On the Reactions of Dibenz [b, f] oxireno [d] azepine Derivatives

Abstract

The chemical properties of the epoxy ring in 1a, 10b-dihydro-6H-dibenz [b, f] oxireno-[d] azepines (1) are dependent on the nature of the substituents on the nitrogen at the 6-position. Treatment with acids or alkalis led to either the normal cleavage of the epoxy ring or the rearrangement to the acridine ring.