Synthesis of the first examples of the imidazo[4,5-c]isoxazole ring system

Abstract

The synthesis of the first examples of the 4H-imidazo[4,5-c]isoxazole ring system are reported. These compounds are obtained in good yield by thermolysis of 2-(4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-yl) acetate and malonate derivatives, in turn readily available from reaction of 5-chloro-4-nitro-1H-imidazoles with active methylene compounds. The X-ray crystal structure of an imidazo[4,5-c][1,2]oxazine derived from a proposed intermediate has been obtained and a mechanism for the reaction is discussed.

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