Synlett 2022; 33(08): 781-784
DOI: 10.1055/a-1800-2011
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Synthesis of 1,5-Disubstituted Tetrazoles from Nitrones by Using Bis(p-nitrophenyl) Phosphorazidate in the Presence of 4-(Dimethylamino)pyridine

Kotaro Ishihara
,
Takayuki Shioiri
,
Masato Matsugi
This work was supported by JSPS KAKENHI JP22K05469, Takahashi Industrial and Economic Research Foundation (No.11-003-020), and Ichihara International Scholarship Foundation (29th Research Grant).


Abstract

A novel method has been developed for the synthesis of 1,5-disubstituted tetrazoles from nitrones by using bis(p-nitrophenyl) phosphorazidate in the presence of 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine. By this approach, various nitrones were converted into the corresponding tetrazoles. This method permits the preparation of 1,5-disubstituted tetrazoles without the need for toxic or explosive reagents.

Supporting Information



Publication History

Received: 24 February 2022

Accepted after revision: 16 March 2022

Accepted Manuscript online:
16 March 2022

Article published online:
20 April 2022

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  • 12 Analytical data for the tetrazoles are provided in the Supporting Information.