Base-mediated synthesis of quinolines: an unexpected cyclization reaction between 2-aminobenzylalcohol and ketones

Quinolines are prepared in an oxidative cyclization reaction between 2-aminobenzylalcohol and ketones. This reaction, that involves a hydrogen transfer, is mediated solely by a base without the need for a transition metal catalyst.Quinolines are prepared in an oxidative cyclization reaction between 2-aminobenzylalcohol and ketones. This reaction, that involves a hydrogen transfer, is mediated solely by a base without the need for a transition metal catalyst.A