Copper(ii)-catalyzed cascade Csp2–P/C–C bond formation to construct benzo[d]thiazol-2-ylphosphonates

An efficient method for the synthesis of benzo[ d ]thiazol-2-ylphosphonates via the copper( ii )-catalyzed tandem bicyclization of o -halophenyl isothiocyanates and organophosphorus esters.