A novel and efficient synthesis of a number of 2-(substituted amino)be
nzoxazoles is described. 6-Chloro-2-phenoxybenzoxazole (3) reacts smoo
thly with a series of aliphatic primary amines 4a-j to give 6-chloro-2
-(substituted amino)benzoxazoles 5a-j at room temperature in the prese
nce of excess of amines.