Synlett 2009(3): 500-504  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1087547
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One-Pot Van Leusen Synthesis of 4,5-Disubstituted Oxazoles in Ionic Liquids

Bo Wu, Jun Wen, Ji Zhang, Jing Li, Yong-Zhe Xiang, Xiao-Qi Yu*
Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P. R. of China
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Received 8 October 2008
Publikationsdatum:
21. Januar 2009 (online)

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Abstract

An efficient and mild protocol for the preparation of 4,5-disubstituted oxazoles through an improved one-pot van Leusen oxazole synthesis in ionic liquids is described. The oxazole products were prepared from tosylmethyl isocyanide (TosMIC), aliphatic halides and various aldehydes in high yields. The recovered ionic liquids could be reused as solvent for six runs without significant loss of yields.