Rapid and Efficient Synthesis of 2-Amino-4H-benzothiazines

The benzothiazine nucleus is a relatively unexplored class of compounds, from the standpoint of both synthetic chemistry and biological activity. We have developed a rapid, high-yielding synthesis of benzothiazines in which a precursor aryl thiourea is prepared on solid phase. Addition of trifluoroacetic acid catalyzes a conjugate addition reaction to form the desired heterocycle and releases it from the resin.