Abstract
Reactions of (N-isocyanimino)triphenylphosphorane with aromatic bis-aldehydes (isophthalaldehyde and terphthalaldehyde) in the presence of aromatic (or heteroaromatic) carboxylic acids proceed smoothly at room temperature and in neutral conditions to afford sterically congested 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives in good yields. The reaction proceeds smoothly and cleanly under mild conditions, and no side reactions were observed.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This research was supported by Zanjan University and the Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF).
Notes
a Isolated yields.