Abstract
The reaction of 3-substituted benzoic acid derivatives with (N-isocyanimino) triphenylphosphorane proceeds smoothly at room temperature to afford corresponding 1,3,4-oxadiazoles via an intramolecular aza-Wittig reaction in excellent yields under neutral conditions.
This work was supported by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) via the research project number 86053.20.