A formal [3+2] cycloaddition reaction of N-methylimidazole as a masked hydrogen cyanide: access to 1,3-disubstitued-1H-1,2,4-triazoles?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2020-07-08 DOI: 10.1039/D0CC01065K

Abstract

N-Methylimidazole (NMI) can act as a masked HCN in the synthesis of 1,3-disubstitued-1H-1,2,4-triazoles via a formal cycloaddition reaction of hydrazonoyl chloride with NMI. The product was proved to be formed via an initial nucleophilic substitution of hydrazonoyl chloride with NMI following cyclization and two sequential C–N bond cleavages.

Graphical abstract: A formal [3+2] cycloaddition reaction of N-methylimidazole as a masked hydrogen cyanide: access to 1,3-disubstitued-1H-1,2,4-triazoles
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