Catalyst-free synthesis of novel 1,5-benzodiazepines and 3,4-dihydroquinoxalines using isocyanide-based one-pot, three- and four-component reactions
Reaction of benzimidazole derivatives with an isocyanide and acetone led to tricyclic benzodiazepine derivatives or dihydroquinoxalines depending on the nature of the substituents R1 and R2.