An expedient approach for the synthesis of pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidines (9-deazaxanthines) and furo[3,2-d]pyrimidine via radical cyclization

A new efficient route for the synthesis of substituted 9-deazaxanthines in excellent yields via aza-Claisen rearrangement followed by radical cyclization has been achieved. This methodology has also been applied to the synthesis of furo[3,2-d]pyrimidine.