A copper catalyzed three-component reaction was developed for the synthesis of benzothiazolones. In the presence of CuBr2, the reaction of o-iodoanilines and K2S with DMF proceeded smoothly and generated the corresponding benzothiazolones with good isolated yields. DMF functioned both as the carbon monoxide source and as the reaction medium in this reaction.
achieved on the basis of base-mediated intramolecular C−C bond formation. Reactions of N-substituted o-halodiarylamines with potassium tert-butoxide in the presence of ethylene glycol or 1,10-phenanthroline provided carbazoles in moderate to excellent yields. This transformation may proceed via the radicalpathway according to the control experiment with a radical scavenger.