One pot synthesis of formyl phenyl terpyridine: A simplified synthesis

Abstract

Formyl phenylterpyridinewas synthesized from methyl phenylterpyridine using SeO2 as the oxidizing agent. SeO2 conventionally has been used to oxidize allylic and aliphatic methyl groups. The simple conversion of methyl group attached to aromatic ring appended to heterocycle in a clean one pot synthesis paves way for synthesis of similar aldehydes extendable to other classes of compound as well.