Base-Mediated Reaction of Hydrazones and Nitroolefins with a Reversed Regioselectivity:  A Novel Synthesis of 1,3,4-Trisubstituted Pyrazoles

Xiaohu Deng* and Neelakandha S. Mani
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C., 3210 Merryfield Row, San Diego, California 92121
Org. Lett., 2008, 10 (6), pp 1307–1310
DOI: 10.1021/ol800200j
Publication Date (Web): February 27, 2008
Copyright © 2008 American Chemical Society

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A regioselective synthesis of 1,3,4-tri- or 1,3,4,5-tetrasubstituted pyrazoles by the reaction of hydrazones with nitroolefins is described. Mediated with strong bases such as t-BuOK, the reaction exhibits a reversed, exclusive 1,3,4-regioselectivity. Subsequent quenching with strong acids such as TFA is essential to achieve good yields. A plausible stepwise cycloaddition reaction mechanism is proposed.

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  • Published In Issue March 20, 2008
  • Received January 28, 2008

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