Abstract
Oxidations of 2′-, 3′-, and 4′-methoxy-N-methylbiphenyl-2-carboxamides by potassium persulphate have been studied. Cyclisation to γ-lactams as well as the expected phenanthridinones is found to be important, particularly in alkaline solution. Similar oxidation of N-methylbiphenyl-2-carboxamide itself in alkaline solution in the presence of oxygen gives some of the γ-lactam-dienone (16) in addition to N-methylphenanthridinone. Persulphate oxidation of 3-methoxy-N-methylphenanthridinone gives the biphenanthridinone (20).
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
