Lewis base promoted [4 + 2] annulation of o-acylamino-aryl MBH carbonates with isatin

Org Biomol Chem. 2024 Oct 9;22(39):7961-7964. doi: 10.1039/d4ob01240b.

Abstract

The first example of Lewis base promoted [4 + 2] annulation between o-acylamino-aryl MBH carbonates and isatin has been developed. This methodology exhibits excellent substrate applicability and has synthesized 1,4-dihydrospiro benzo[d][1,3]oxazine-oxindoles with yields up to 98%. The practical value of this method is underscored by its successful application in a 50-fold scale-up.