Synlett 1997; 1997(11): 1324-1326
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-1030
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Efficient Cyclodesulfurization of N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N'-Arylthioureas to Δ2-Oxazolines Using Superoxide Radical Anion

Yong Il Kim, Yong Hae Kim*
  • *Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Taejon, 305-701, Korea
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Δ2-Oxazolines have been synthesized in good yields by the cyclodesulfurization of N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N'-phenylthioureas with superoxide radical anion (O2 -•) at room temperature in anhydrous acetonitrile.