Metal‐Free Synthesis of 2‐Aminobenzothiazoles via I2‐Catalyzed Tandem Cyclization Reaction of Amines and Carbon Disulfide.

Comprehensive Summary: A convenient approach for the construction of 2‐aminobenzothiazoles via I2‐catalyzed tandem cyclization reaction of amines and carbon disulfide has been developed. The present approach starts from simple and readily available starting materials, affording a series of 2‐aminobenzothiazoles in up to 89% yields under metal‐free conditions. In this work, C—H/N—H functionalization was achieved and multiple C‐hetero bonds were successfully constructed in one pot. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]