1,4-benzodinzepine-2,5-diones were synthesized by a simple procedure u
tilizing polymer supported amino acids and o-nitrobenzoic acids or pro
tected anthranilic acids. Cyclization of the common aminoamide interme
diate with concomitant release from the support furnished the desired
1,4-benzodinzepine-2,5-diones. The products were recovered in high yie
lds and exhibited excellent purities. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Scie
nce Ltd