An Efficient Synthesis of Thio- and Thiazoloquinazolinones by the Electrochemical Oxidation of Catechols in the Presence of 2-Mercapto-4(3H)-quinazolinone

Abstract

Thio- and thiazoloquinazolinones were synthesized efficiently by the anodic oxidation of catechols in the presence of 2-mercapto-4(3H)-quinazolinone in aqueous solution. 4-Methylcatechol and 3-methoxycatechol convert into thioquinazolinones via an EC (E: electron transfer, C: chemical reaction) pathway. Catechol, 3-methylcatechol, and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid convert into thiazoloquinazolinones via an ECEC pathway.

Key words

electrochemical synthesis - phenols - thiols - heterocycles - decarboxylation

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