RECENT ADVANCES IN THE SYNTHESIS OF QUINOLIN-2-ONES AND PHENANTHRIDIN-6-ONES BY DIRECT CARBONYLATION

Abstract

The literature published over the past 8 years on the synthesis of quinolin-2-ones and phenanthridin-6-ones by direct carbonylation of o-alkenylanilines and o-phenylaniline derivatives is reviewed. The data is classified according to the source of the carbonyl used, which includes carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and triphosgene.