The ability of [1,2,3]triazolobenzoxazinones
to act as a source
of “hidden” diazo group was discovered. These diazo
precursors can be easily prepared by the intramolecular cyclization
of 2-(5-iodo-1,2,3-triazolyl)benzoic acids. The Cu-catalyzed capture
of the hidden diazo group allows for further functionalization through
the denitrogenative pathway. The transformations proceed via the formation of either diazoimine or diazoamide intermediates.
Novel routes to various anthranilamides as well as thiolated benzoxazinones
were developed using the one-pot cyclization/diazo capture procedure.