Abstract
An efficient approach to benzoxazoles via tandem migration - carboalkoxylation of o-isocyanophenyl acetals has been developed. Both a Lewis acid and base are essential for this reaction, and the BF 3· OEt 2/2,4,6-collidine combination is the best choice for cooperative transformation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 708-711 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2012/02/03 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry