Sequential Cu(II)-promoted oxidation/[3+2] cycloaddition/aromatization tandem reaction for the synthesis of 2-substituted benzo[f]isoindole-4,9-dione

An efficient method for the synthesis of 2-substituted benzo[f]isoindole-4,9-dione derivatives from N-substituted iminodiacetates and quinones via a Cu(II)-promoted oxidation/[3 + 2] cycloaddition/...