Aluminum chloride mediated reactions of N-alkylated tosylhydrazones and terminal alkynes
are reported. The protocol is applied to a wide range of substrates, and demonstrates
excellent functional group tolerance. A series of 1,3,5-trisubstituted pyrazoles is
prepared in good to high yields with complete regioselectivity.
Key words
aluminum chloride - tosylhydrazones - alkynes - pyrazoles - regioselectivity