Efficient stereoselective synthesis of benzoxazines via copper-catalyzed three-component coupling reactions

A convenient one-pot synthesis of 1,4-benzoxazines via three-component coupling and subsequent O-cyclization is reported. The present reaction provides an efficient protocol to functionalized 1,4-benzoxazine derivatives in good to high yields from aldehydes, amines and alkynes. Furthermore, the O-annulation process is completely regio- and stereoselective, only the six-membered rings and its Z-isomers were obtained. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.