Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a benzoxazinone comprising reacting an isatoic anhydride with an acylating compound in the presence of an N-alkyl imidazole, to a method for preparing a photo-stabilised composition, comprising adding a benzoxazinone and to the use of a benzoxazinone as a light-absorber or as a stabiliser for a light-sensitive compound.
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a benzoxazinone comprising reacting an isatoic anhydride with an acylating compound in the presence of an N-alkyl imidazole, to a method for preparing a photo-stabilised composition, comprising adding a benzoxazinone and to the use of a benzoxazinone as a light-absorber or as a stabiliser for a light-sensitive compound.