A regioselective alkylation of naphthyridines 4a-d, through the action of e
thylchloroformate and benzylstannane 5, afforded the benzyl substituted dih
ydronaphthyridines 3a-d. These key intermediates 3a-d were transformed into
the desired targets 2a-d in seven steps. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. Al
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