A visible-light-induced oxidative cyclization of N-propargylanilines with sulfinic acids to 3-sulfonated quinoline derivatives without external photocatalysts

A visible-light-induced oxidative cyclization of N-propargyl anilines with sulfinic acids was developed under external photocatalyst-free conditions. The reaction provides a straightforward route to 3-sulfonated quinoline derivatives with good functional group tolerance, excellent yields and high regio-selectivity.