Ring-expansions and ring-annulations based on 3-substituted 1,2-benzis
othiazole-1,1-dioxides have lead to a variety of novel heterocyclic sy
stems. The reaction of 3-substituted (1H)-1-isoindolones with 1-diethy
lamino-1-propyne has also resulted in new, ring-expanded molecules in
good to modest yields.