ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of ortho-Phenylenediamines with Electron-Rich Alkenes and Formaldehyde.
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The title reaction offers a new simple route to tricyclic benzodiazepines (VI) which are of biological interest. In addition, pentacyclic diamines are formed. In the presence of a large excess of formaldehyde pentacyclic formamides are obtained.