This application provides a method for preparing 1,2-
benzisoxazole derivatives. This method is the first to develop a C-H activation strategy for generating 1,2-
benzisoxazole using N-phenoxyamide as a substrate and acetic
halide as a
coupling agent under
rhodium(III)
catalysis. Under
inert solvent conditions, and with the combined action of a
transition metal catalyst and an oxidant, the acetic
halide undergoes ortho-C-H bond
alkynylation under the guidance of N-phenoxyamide, followed by intramolecular amine metallation of the carbon-carbon
triple bond of the
acetic acid. Finally, under the action of a base, deacylation and β-OH
elimination occur, yielding a multifunctional 1,2-
benzisoxazole derivative. Currently, the synthesis of 1,2-benzisoxazole remains challenging due to the scarcity of synthetic methods and limitations on specific substrates (multi-step synthesis, poor functional group compatibility, etc.). This reaction is expected to provide a new approach for the development and application of 1,2-benzisoxazole derivatives. It should be noted that the obtained product can also be applied to hole transport materials for
perovskite solar cells. Specifically, a donor-
acceptor structure is formed by combining a
triphenylamine group with excellent hole transport capability and a
benzoxazole group that can act as an
electron acceptor. This molecule achieves a power conversion efficiency of 16.01%.