An Eco-friendly, Hantzsch-Based, Solvent-Free Approach to 2-Aminothiazoles and 2-Aminoselenazoles

Abstract

We report a simple, fast, and eco-friendly solvent-free protocol for the synthesis of 2-aminothiazoles and 2-amino-1,3-selenazoles (16 examples) through Hantzsch condensation without the use of a catalyst. It is noteworthy that this type of procedure is unprecedented for the synthesis of 1,3-selenazoles. Reactions proceed to completion in a few seconds and products are obtained in moderate to excellent yields after easy workup. Moreover, the synthesis of 4-(2-amino-1,3-selenazol-4-yl)benzonitrile hydrobromide is reported for the first time.

Key words

thiazoles - 1,3-selenazoles - synthesis - solvent-free - heterocycles

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