Synlett 2006(19): 3267-3270  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-956487
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Highly Regioselective Synthesis of 1-Aryl-3,4,5-Substituted Pyrazoles

Francis Gosselin*a, Paul D. O’Shea*a, Robert A. Webstera, Robert A. Reamerb, Richard D. Tillyerb, Edward J. J. Grabowskib
a Department of Process Research, Merck Frosst Centre for Therapeutic Research, 16711 route transcanadienne, Kirkland, Québec, H9H 3L1, Canada
Fax: +1(514)4284936; e-Mail: francis_gosselin@merck.com;
b Department of Process Research, Merck Research Laboratories, P.O. Box 2000, Rahway, NJ 07065, USA
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Publication History

Received 10 August 2006
Publication Date:
23 November 2006 (online)

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Abstract

A highly regioselective synthesis of 1-aryl-3,4,5-substituted pyrazoles based on the condensation of 1,3-diketones with arylhydrazines is described. The reaction proceeds at room temperature in N,N-dimethylacetamide and furnishes pyrazoles in 59-98% yields.