Synlett 2020; 31(08): 801-804
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1690835
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© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Copper-Promoted Coupling of Propiophenones and Arylhydrazines for the Synthesis of 1,3-Diarylpyrazoles

Thuyet L. D. Pham
,
Tien M. Nguyen
,
Khuong A. Tran
,
Ha V. Dang
,
Nam T. S. Phan
,
Ha V. Le
,
This research is funded by the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – VNU-HCM (grant number T-KTHH-2018-100).
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Publication History

Received: 19 January 2020

Accepted after revision: 04 February 2020

Publication Date:
26 February 2020 (online)


Abstract

Synthesis of 1,3-diarylpyrazoles from commercial substrates and/or simple transformations is still underrated. In this report, we have developed a method for copper-promoted coupling of propiophenones and arylhydrazines. The reactions afforded substituted pyrazoles in the presence of TEMPO oxidant, acetic acid additive, and DMF solvent. A number of functionalities were compatible with reaction conditions, including halogens, methoxy, trifluoromethyl, and nitro groups. An indazole could be obtained if an electron-poor propiophenone was used.

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