Bobbitt reaction

Bobbitt reaction
Named after	James M. Bobbitt
Reaction type	Ring forming reaction

The Bobbitt reaction is a name reaction in organic chemistry. It is named after the American chemist James M. Bobbitt.^[1] The reaction allows the synthesis of 1-, 4-, and N-substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines and also 1-, and 4-substituted isoquinolines.

^ Wang, Zerong (2009). Comprehensive organic name reactions and reagents. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley. pp. 441–444. ISBN 978-0-471-70450-8.

[Wang-1] Wang, Zerong (2009). Comprehensive organic name reactions and reagents. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley. pp. 441–444. ISBN 978-0-471-70450-8.

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