a Priaton GmbH, Gmunder Strasse 37-37a, D-81739 München, Germany b Technical University Munich, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, D-85747 Garching, Germany
Abstract:
A combinatorial synthetic route yielding benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles is described. The use of o-halophenylisocyanides in the Ugi reaction (U-4CR) followed by a copper-catalyzed cyclization affords the benzoxazole as well as the benzothiazole moiety in good yield and high diversity.