Synlett 2013; 24(4): 465-470
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1318158
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Eosin Y Catalyzed Visible-Light-Driven Aerobic Oxidative Cyclization of Thioamides to 1,2,4-Thiadiazoles

Vishnu P. Srivastava
Green Synthesis Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, India   Fax: +91(532)2460533   Email: ldsyadav@hotmail.com
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Arvind K. Yadav
Green Synthesis Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, India   Fax: +91(532)2460533   Email: ldsyadav@hotmail.com
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Lal Dhar S. Yadav*
Green Synthesis Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, India   Fax: +91(532)2460533   Email: ldsyadav@hotmail.com
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Publication History

Received: 06 December 2012

Accepted after revision: 14 January 2013

Publication Date:
06 February 2013 (online)


Abstract

A new approach for an efficient metal-free synthesis of 1,2,4-thiadiazoles from primary thioamides using visible light and air in the presence of eosin Y as a photoredox catalyst is reported. The protocol involves an aerobic oxidative cyclization of thioamides via the formation of C–N and C–S bonds to afford excellent yields of the products in a simple one-pot operation under mild conditions.