title: Phenanthridine synthesis via [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization reactions.
abstract: A concise synthesis of phenanthridines via a microwave-assisted [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization reaction has been developed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8204, USA.
authors.forename: Lakshminath
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sripada
authors.forename: Jesse A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Teske
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Deiters
mesh_terms: D003500:Cyclization; D008872:Microwaves; D015394:Molecular Structure; D010617:Phenanthridines / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects; D013237:Stereoisomerism
chemical_list: D010617:Phenanthridines