Abstract
Selective N-alkylation of 3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazine-2-carboxylates is achieved under phase transfer catalysis. Alkylation of 4-alkyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazine-2-carboxylates at position 2 using sodium hydride as a base affords 2,4-dialkyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazine-2-carboxylates.