One pot and metal-free approach to 3-(2-Hydroxybenzoyl)-1-aza-anthraquinones

Abstract

Herein, a direct strategy to synthesize 3-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)-1-aza-anthraquinones with excellent efficiency,mild conditions, and benign functional group compatibilitywas reported. Avariety of 3-formylchromone compounds were employed as compatible substrates and this protocol gave the 3-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)-1-aza-anthraquinone derivatives in good to excellent yields without inert gas and expensive transition metal catalysts. Some compounds displayed good anti-proliferative activities.