Efficient synthesis of 1,2-bis(alkoxycarbonyl)pyrazol-3-ones from 2,3-allenoic acids, azodicarboxylates and PPh3†
Abstract
An efficient cascade reaction of 2,3-allenoic acids with dialkyl azodicarboxylate in the presence of PPh3 affording 1,2-bis(alkoxycarbonyl)pyrazol-3-ones in moderate yields has been developed. The reaction may proceed via the intramolecular Michael addition of the expected 2,3-allenoyl hydrazines.