Library synthesis using 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,6-naphthyridines as scaffolds.

The chemistry of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,6-naphthyridine scaffolds, synthesized by intramolecular cobalt-catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2] cyclizations, has been exploited for library synthesis. Urea, amide, and sulfonamide formations were used in the synthesis of a 101-membered library. Screening of the library for antituberculosis activity revealed three lead compounds.