Methods for the construction of [1,2]isoindolo-condensed benzazepines, benzazocines, quinolines, and isoquinolines. 2. Isoindoloquinolines, isoindoloisoquinolines. (Review)

Data for 1966-2004 on methods for the construction of tetracyclic systems in which an isoindole ring is condensed with quinoline and isoquinoline fragments on the [1,2] side are reviewed. Methods and conditions for the synthesis of isoindoloquinolines and isoindoloisoquinolines are examined. Examples of the synthesis of physiologically active natural alkaloids possessing the structure of these condensed isoindoles are presented. © 2006 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.