Abstract
The reaction of phenacyl benzoate derivatives with acetamide at about 140° in the presence of BF 3 catalyst gave 2-aryl-4-phenyloxazoles. This method can be applied to the preparation of 2-alkyl-4-phenyloxazoles as well.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 689-690 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Chinese Chemical Letters |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 8 |
State | Published - Dec 1 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |