through direct C–H bond activation is methodologically appealing but synthetically challenging. An efficient double C–N bond formation sequence to prepare quinazolinones utilizing primary amides and oxadiazolones in a catalytic redox-neutral [CoCp*(CO)I2]/AgSbF6 system, where oxadiazolone could function as an internal oxidant to maintain the catalytic cycle, is reported. Amide-directed C–H bond activation
tertiary amines as temporary masked secondary amines to synthesize 5-dialkylamino 1,2,4-oxadiazoles via Ph3P-I2 mediated amination of 1,2,4-oxadiazol-5(4H)-ones was developed. A one-step N-dealkylative functionalization of tertiary amines with the 1,2,4-oxadiazole ring enables a convenient access to diverse 5-amino-1,2,4-oxadiazoles. Additionally, orthogonally functionalizedpiperazinederivatives can be