Catalyst-free Synthesis of Pyrazolo[5,1-a]isoquinolines from Hydrazine Hydrate

Abstract

An unprecedented catalyst-free cyclization reaction of easily accessed enynone and unprotected hydrazine is reported. Featuring simple reaction conditions, high efficiency and broad substrate scope, this protocol provides a practical synthetic method to access various bio-related pyrazolo[5,1-a]isoquinolines derivatives in up to 82% yields using environmentally friendly solvent EtOH under air atmosphere.

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Article type
Communication
Submitted
26 Jan 2026
Accepted
23 Mar 2026
First published
23 Mar 2026

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript

Catalyst-free Synthesis of Pyrazolo[5,1-a]isoquinolines from Hydrazine Hydrate

Y. Mao, S. Qiu, X. Wang, Y. Shangguan, J. Liu, Z. Yang, Y. Zhao, X. Li, B. Zheng and H. Zhou, Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript , DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00525J

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