A synthesis of alkylated 3-aminoisoquinolines and related compounds

Abstract

N,N-Dialkyl derivatives of 3-aminoisoquinoline have been prepared by reaction of nitriles with various arylacetic acid tertiary amides in the presence of phosphoryl chloride. The synthesis has been extended to include a benzoisoquinoline and annulated isoquinolines by the selection of appropriate amide and nitrile precursors.