Iodine-mediated C–N and C–S bond formation: regioselective synthesis of benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles
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The regioselective synthesis of benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole derivatives via amination (C–N) and intramolecular cyclization (C–S) reactions in the presence of molecular iodine has been reported. This method is base and metal free and features inexpensive catalysts, with a simple procedure and a short reaction time.