Synthesis of 2-benzyl benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles via elemental sulfur promoted cyclization of styrenes with 2-nitrophenols and N,N-dialkyl-3-nitroanilines.
Org Biomol Chem
; 22(6): 1234-1244, 2024 Feb 07.
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ABSTRACT
Herein we report a method for affording 2-benzyl benzoxazoles from substituted styrenes and 2-nitrophenols. The success of this method relies on the use of simple reagents, namely elemental sulfur and DABCO. A combination of identical reagents was utilized for the annulation of styrenes with N,N-dialkyl-3-nitroanilines to afford 2-benzyl benzothiazoles. Overall, benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles bearing useful functionalities such as halogens, amines, and heterocyclic groups were isolated in moderate to good yields. Our methods are a rare example of divergent transformations of substituted nitroarenes towards 2-benzyl benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles.
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Org Biomol Chem
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QUIMICA
Year:
2024
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Article
Affiliation country:
Vietnam