Convenient synthesis of substituted benzo[e][1,2,4]- or [d][1,2,6]oxadiazepines, benzo[f][1,3,5]triazocines from N-aryliminoesters

We report herein a short and efficient synthesis of benz[e][1,2,4]- or [d][1,2,6]oxadiazepines and benzo[f][1,3,5]triazocines from easily prepared N-aryl iminoesters. The strategy involves a bis-nucleophile reagent (hydroxylamine or guanidine) that promotes a one-step ring closure from the starting functionalized iminoesters.

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