A method to convert tertiary N -propargylamides into 1,2,4-trisubstituted imidazoles using ammonium chloride and zinc triflate as the catalyst is reported. The method is convenient, practical and employs conventional heating.… Click to show full abstract
A method to convert tertiary N -propargylamides into 1,2,4-trisubstituted imidazoles using ammonium chloride and zinc triflate as the catalyst is reported. The method is convenient, practical and employs conventional heating. It is also applicable to N -propargyl lactams and tends to populate the so-called ‘lead-like’ chemistry space.
               
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