Synthesis 2015; 47(18): 2831-2838
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1380923
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An Improved Synthesis of 2-Aryl- and 2-Alkenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazoles by Using Copper(II) Oxide Nanoparticles as a Catalyst[1]

N. Salva Reddy
Natural Products Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India   Email: biswanathdas@yahoo.com
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P. Raghavendar Reddy
Natural Products Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India   Email: biswanathdas@yahoo.com
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Biswanath Das*
Natural Products Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India   Email: biswanathdas@yahoo.com
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Publication History

Received: 12 February 2015

Accepted after revision: 30 April 2015

Publication Date:
23 June 2015 (online)


Abstract

2-Aryl- and 2-alkenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazoles were efficiently synthesized in high yields by treatment of 1,3,4-oxadiazoles with aryl or alkenyl halides, respectively, in the presence of copper(II) oxide nanoparticles as a catalyst. The reusability of the catalyst is an important advantage in relation to practical applications of this synthesis.