The synthesis of substituted 5-aminopyrido[3′,2′:4,5]thieno[3,2-c]isoquinolines and their sulfinyl and sulfonyl derivatives

Abstract

5-Aminopyrido[3′,2′:4,5]thieno[3,2-c]isoquinolines were synthesized via alkylation of 3-cyanopyridine-2(1H)-thiones with 2-(chloromethyl)benzonitrile followed by treatment of the products with potassium tert-butoxide. The oxidation of the alkylated products to corresponding sulfoxides or sulfones followed by treatment with potassium tert-butoxide provided the corresponding 11-oxides or 11,11-dioxides.