Boron tribromide → 2-(Cyclohexylmethylamino)benzo[d]thiazol-6-ol

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To the solution of N-(cyclohexylmethyl)-6-methoxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine (1.40 g, 5.05 mmol) in 12 ml of DCM was added 1 M boron tribromide in DCM (10.6 ml, 10.6 mmol) slowly over about 3 minutes at 0° C. The reaction solution was stirred at 0° C. for 20 min and then at RT. for 2 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated to a solid. To the residual solids add 200 ml of ethyl acetate and 50 ml of water and stir at RT. for 10 minutes. With stirring, carefully add excess solid NaHCO3 until basic. Stir at RT. about 1 hour to dissolve the solids. Remove the aqueous layer and extract with 100 ml of ethyl acetate. Combine organic layers and wash with 1×30 ml water, 1×25 ml saturated NaCl solution and dry with sodium sulfate. This mixture was filter through a silica gel plug (1.25 in.×3 in.) and flushed with ethyl acetate. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give 2-(cyclohexylmethylamino)benzo[d]thiazol-6-ol as solid (1.32 grams). ES/MS m/z 263.1 (MH+).

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