Synthesis and properties of 1,3,3-trimethylspiro[indoline-2,3′-naphtho[2,1-b][1,4]oxazin]-6′-amine, a novel, red colouring photochromic spirooxazine

The synthesis and photochromic properties of 1,3,3-trimethylspiro[indoline-2,3′-naphtho[2,1-b][1,4]oxazin]-6′-amine, a novel red-colouring photochromic spirooxazine and derivatives is reported. The synthesis proceeds via an unusual one-pot transamination, oxime formation, N–O bond cleavage, spirooxazine formation process.