Synthesis 2006(19): 3275-3279  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-950206
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Improved Synthesis and Efficient Chemoselective Reduction of Fused Tetrazoles under Phase-Transfer Conditions

Nirmal D. Desai*a, Rina D. Shahb
a Loyola Center for R & D, St. Xavier’s College, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, India
e-Mail: nirmaldesai_3@yahoo.com;
b Organic Synthesis Laboratory, M.G. Science Institute, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, India
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Publication History

Received 24 April 2006
Publication Date:
21 August 2006 (online)

Abstract

Liquid-liquid phase-transfer conditions were employed in an improved synthesis of 7,9-substituted 7H-pyrrolo[3,2-e]tetrazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidines and 5,7-substituted 4-amino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines. The latter were obtained either by reductive ring cleavage of the former, or by one-pot synthesis from 5,7-substituted 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines.