A novel intramolecular cyclo-elimination via transamidation on the Rink Amide AM resin under mild basic conditions is presented. The methodology led to the synthesis of an important class of cardiotonic agents: imdiazo-and pyrimido-quinazolines from the corresponding 2-aminoquinazoline hydrobromide salt under mild basic conditions. NMR based titration studies revealed the role of hydrobromide as a molecular switch, which on ...