A simple, convenient and scalable approach to 1-substituted 4-acylpyrazoles through
direct acylation of pyrazoles by anhydrides of aliphatic, aromatic and fluorinated
carboxylic acids in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid as a catalyst is described.
Target ketones were obtained in 41–86% isolated yields in high purity without laborious
purification. The scope and limitations of the method are discussed.
Key words
electrophilic aromatic acylation - heterocycles - ketones - catalysis