One-pot and catalyst-free synthesis of pyrroloquinolinediones and quinolinedicarboxylates†

Abstract

A method for the catalyst-free synthesis of pyrroloquinolinediones and quinolinedicarboxylates is develo ped through a one-pot synthesis involving denitrogenation of azide, benzisoxazole formation, aza-Diels– Alder cycloaddition, and dehydrative aromatization. Only stoichiometric amounts of N2 and H2O are pro duced as by-products. A comprehensive green chemistry metrics analysis indicated that this method is much more efficient and greener than two reported methods for the synthesis of pyrroloquinolinediones.