Efficient Oxidative Conversion of Aldehydes to 2-Substituted Oxazolines and Oxazines Using (Diacetoxyiodo)benzene

Abstract An efficient synthesis of 2-substituted oxazolines from aldehydes and 2-amino alcohol using (diacetoxyiodo)benzene as an oxidant, is reported. (Diacetoxyiodo)benzene acts as a mild dehydrogenating agent to convert the initially formed oxazolidine from aldehyde and 2-amino alcohol to furnish 2-substituted oxazoline. Similarly, 3-aminopropanol and aldehydes gives the corresponding 2-substituted oxazines.