Synthetic Communications · 1989 · 18 citations · 7 references
Natural SciencesChemistryOrganic ChemistryHeterocyclic ChemistryOrganic SynthesisBenzofuran ChemistryBenzothiazole Synthesis
Abstract The reaction of benzofuroxan 1 with sodium or potassium salts of formanilides 2 affords 2-aryl-2H-benzotriazole 1-oxides 3 in moderate to good yields. By heating the reactants in toluene or DMSO formal O/N exchange with elimination of alkali formate takes place.
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