A Simple Method for the Synthesis of 1-Substituted β-Carboline Derivatives from Tryptamine and Carboxylic Acids in Polyphosphoric Acid

Abstract

A number of 1-substituted 3,4-dihydro-9H-β-carboline derivatives (4) with high purity and yields have been synthesized by treating of tryptamine (1) with carboxylic acids (2) in polyphosphoric acid.3,4-Dihydro-9H-β-carbolines (4) were successfully transformed to 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9H-β-carbolines (5) and 9H-β-carbolines (6).