One-pot synthesis of new aza- and diaza-aminophenanthrenes

The synthesis of a series of benzo(iso)quinoline and phenanthroline derivatives has been achieved using an efficient one-pot procedure. It proceeds through a Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling followed by a Dieckmann–Thorpe ring closure under microwave irradiation and provides easy access to building blocks not readily available through other methods.

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