Utilizing the high reactivity of hexafluoro-1, 2-epoxypropane (HFPO, hexafluoropropylene oxide), several new benzoheterocyclic compounds containing CF 3 and C 2 F 5 were prepared as follows:(1) 2-(pentafluoroethyl) benzoxazoles by treating 2-aminophenols with HFPO/Et 3 N, followed by dehydrating cyclization,(2) 3-(trifluoromethyl) 2H-1, 4-benzoxazin- 2-ones, 3-(trifluoromethyl)-2 (1H)-quinoxalinone and 2-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-2, 3- ...