The [4+3] annulation reaction of crotonate-derived sulfur ylides with benzylidenepyrazolones
using K2CO3 as the base is reported. The ready availability of starting materials and the simple
cyclization procedure make this approach suitable for the preparation of a diverse
array of 4,7-dihydro-1H-oxepino[2,3-c]pyrazoles in good to excellent yields.
Key words
4,7-dihydro-1
H-oxepino[2,3-
c]pyrazoles - [4+3] annulation reaction - crotonate-derived sulfur ylides - benzylidenepyrazolones
- reaction mechanism