Tautomerism of 2,1,3-benzothiadiazinone 2,2-dioxide and other related fused
heterocyclic amides has been studied by means of experimental (H-1- and C-
13-NMR) and theoretical (ab initio calculations) techniques. The synthesis
and spectroscopic characterization of mono- and di-blocked derivatives was
carried out. The results predict that the keto form is the most abundant ta
utomer in the gas phase, while the N1(H) hydroxy is the preferred one in so
lution and the solid state. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reser
ved.