Synthesis of Quinolines via Intramolecular Cyclization of Benzylacetone Oxime Derivatives Catalyzed with Tetrabutylammonium Perrhenate(VII) and Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid

Intramolecular cyclization reaction on the nitrogen atom of benzylacetone oxime derivatives, which have electron donating group(s) on the phenyl group, proceeds by treatment with tetrabutylammonium perrhenate, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, and 4-chloranil in refluxing 1,2-dichloroethane to afford quinoline derivatives in good yield.