An efficient synthesis of trisubstituted oxazoles via chemoselective O-acylations and intramolecular Wittig reactions

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Nov 11;49(87):10266-8. doi: 10.1039/c3cc45883k.

Abstract

Preparation of new types of trisubstituted oxazoles is realized via chemoselective O-acylations and intramolecular Wittig reactions with ester functionalities using in situ formed phosphorus ylides as key intermediates. A plausible reaction mechanism for this undiscovered chemistry is also proposed based on the existence of expected and rearranged isomeric oxazoles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acylation
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxazoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Oxazoles / chemistry

Substances

  • Oxazoles