Desulfonylation of N-sulfonyl tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives by potassium fluoride on alumina under microwave irradiation: Selective synthesis of 3,4-dihydroisoquinolines and isoquinolines

摘要

In a solvent-free system, the microwave irradiation of mixtures of N-sulfonyl tetrahydroisoquinolines and 37% potassium fluoride supported on alumina selectively furnished 3,4-dihydroisoquinolines or isoquinolines, depending upon the reaction time. [References: 42]