Synthesis of substituted quinoline via copper-catalyzed one-pot cascade reactions of 2-bromobenzaldehydes with aryl methyl ketones and aqueous ammonia

In this Letter, a new version of the Friedlنnder synthesis of quinoline derivatives starting from 2-bromobenzaldehydes, aryl methyl ketones, and aqueous ammonia with copper-catalyzed amination as a key step is presented. Remarkable advantages of this new quinoline synthesis include commercially available and economical starting materials, simple operational process, and excellent efficiency.