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Synthesis 1995; 1995(5): 503-505
DOI: 10.1055/s-1995-3959
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N-Formylbenzotriazole: A Stable and Convenient N- and O-Formylating Agent

Alan R. Katritzky* , He-Xi Chang, Baozhen Yang
  • *Center for Heterocyclic Compounds, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7200, USA, Fax +1(904)3929199
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31 December 2000 (online)

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N-Formylbenzotriazole, prepared by the reaction of benzotriazole and formic acid in the presence of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, is demonstrated to be a superior N- and O-formylating agent.

N-formylbenzotriazole - N- and O-formylating agent - formamides - formates

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