Synthesis

High-yield synthesis of novel imidazoles and triazoles from alcohols and phenols

VCO Njar

Index: Njar Synthesis, 2000 , # 14 p. 2019 - 2028

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Citation Number: 39

Abstract

Abstract: A variety of alcohols and phenols are converted into their corresponding imidazoles and triazoles in high yields by a facile reaction with N, N1-carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) or N, N1-carbonylditriazole (CDT) in acetonitrile. The reactions of allylic alcohols, enols and phenols with CDI or CDT are unprecedented. Evidence is provided which suggests that the reaction with alcohols proceeds via the corresponding carbamates by an ...