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Convenient preparation of 2‐benzoxazolinones with 1,1‐carbonyldiimidazole
Author(s) -
Nachman Ronald J.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of heterocyclic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.321
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1943-5193
pISSN - 0022-152X
DOI - 10.1002/jhet.5570190660
Subject(s) - chemistry , stimulant , combinatorial chemistry , pharmacology , medicine
Abstract A convenient and general preparation of 2‐benzoxazolinones from 2‐aminophenols with 1,1‐carbonyldiimidazole is described. Included is a discussion of a much improved synthesis of the reproductive‐stimulant 6‐methoxy‐2‐benzoxazolinone ( 6‐MBOA ) that utilizes this procedure.