The Hofmann reaction involving annulation of o-(pyridin-2-yl)aryl amides selectively and rapidly leads to potential photocatalytically active 6H-pyrido[1,2-c]quinazolin-6-one derivatives

An intramolecular Hofmann reaction leads to diverse photocatalytically active 6H-pyrido[1,2-c] quinazolin-6-one derivatives with the advantages of mild reaction conditions, short reaction time, excellent yields, broad substrate scope and high FG tolerance.