Three-component synthesis of 2-heteroaryl-benzothiazoles under metal-free conditions?

Green Chemistry Pub Date: 2017-08-01 DOI: 10.1039/C7GC01932G

Abstract

A three-component procedure for the preparation of 2-heteroaryl-benzothiazoles from anilines, 2-methylquinolines and sulfur powder is described. This reaction was promoted using NH4I to give the corresponding biheteroaryl products in moderate to good yields in the absence of metals.

Graphical abstract: Three-component synthesis of 2-heteroaryl-benzothiazoles under metal-free conditions
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