Tin(II) chloride‐mediated synthesis of 2‐substituted benzoxazoles

2‐Aminophenols react with an array of carboxylic acids in dioxane at 180° in the presence of tin(II) chloride to afford the corresponding 2‐substituted benzoxazoles in good yields. The reaction is applicable to a wide range of alkyl, alkenyl, aryl carboxylic acids.