Synlett 2014; 25(1): 110-114
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1340068
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Direct C-2 Acylation of Thiazoles with Aldehydes via Metal- and Solvent-Free C–H Activation in the Presence of tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide

Ashok B. Khemnar
Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, N. Parekh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, India   Fax: +91(22)33611020   Email: bm.bhanage@gmail.com   Email: bm.bhanage@ictmumbai.edu.in
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Bhalchandra M. Bhanage*
Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, N. Parekh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, India   Fax: +91(22)33611020   Email: bm.bhanage@gmail.com   Email: bm.bhanage@ictmumbai.edu.in
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Publication History

Received: 31 August 2013

Accepted after revision: 01 October 2013

Publication Date:
05 November 2013 (online)


Abstract

A novel and efficient methodology for the synthesis of heteroaryl ketones by C–H activation of aldehydes and thiazoles is developed. The reaction occurs smoothly, under metal-, acid- and solvent-free conditions using tert-butyl hydroperoxide as the oxidant under an air atmosphere, to afford a wide range of heteroaryl ketones in moderate to good yields. The sp2 C–H bonds in the aldehyde and thiazole undergo direct oxidative cross-coupling, resulting in C-2 acylation of the azole.

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