title: Cu-catalyzed three-component synthesis of substituted benzothiazoles in water.
abstract: Three in one: Copper-catalyzed three-component reactions, involving 2-iodoanilines, aldehydes, and sulfur powder, afford 2-phenylbenzothiazoles in water. A variety of 2-substituted benzothiazoles can be obtained in good to excellent yields of up to 96 % (see scheme).
authors.affiliation: Institute of Homogeneous Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, PR China.
authors.forename: Hang
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Deng
authors.forename: Zhengkai
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Fang
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ke
authors.forename: Xiangge
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zhou