Mild and efficient TBAI-catalyzed synthesis of 1,2,3-benzotriazine-4-(3 H )-ones from tert -butyl nitrite and 2-aminobenzamides under acid-free conditions

Abstract A facile and efficient annulation of 2-aminobenzamides and tert-butyl nitrite was developed, affording 1,2,3-benzotriazine-4-(3H)-ones in good yields under mild conditions. Notably, the reaction was carried out in the absence of strong acid and tert-butyl nitrite was employed as the nitrogen source.