An unusual reaction of benzalaminoacetals in trifluoroacetic acid: facile synthesis of 2-benzylpyrazines.

J Org Chem

Syngene International Ltd., Biocon Park, Plot Nos. 2 and 3, Bommasandra IV Phase, Jigani Link Road, Bangalore 560 100, India.

Published: February 2008

Benzalaminoacetals (1), upon refluxing with trifluoroacetic acid, lead to 2-benzylpyrazines, rather than the expected isoquinolines. This unusual reaction represents another useful way to prepare a variety of 2-benzylpyrazines from the corresponding benzaldehydes.

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