An alternate route to the synthesis of imidazo[1,2‐a]quinolines using I2‐NaI reagent

A new and a facile route to the synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]quinolines has been described via iodocyclization reaction of 2-allylaminoquinoline derivatives using I2-NaI reagent. J. Heterocyclic Chem., (2011).