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A study of the mechanism of the oxidative cyclization of benzaldehyde semicarbazones induced by cupric perchlorate in acetonitrile

Paolo Lo MeoRenato NotoVincenzo FrennaMichelangelo GruttadauriaGiuseppe Werber

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Reaction rateBenzaldehydeOxidative cyclizationPerchloratechemistry.chemical_compoundReaction rate constantChemistryOrganic ChemistryNitroOrganic chemistryReactivity (chemistry)AcetonitrileMedicinal chemistry

description

Treatment of benzaldehyde semicarbazones 1a-i with cupric perchlorate in acetonitrile at 40 provided selectively the corresponding 1,2,4-triazolin-5-ones 2a-i. The relative rate constants for 2a-i formation were determined by the competitive method. The results obtained showed that electron-donating substituents (methyl and methoxy) increase the reaction rate, while the reverse was found for electron-withdrawing substituents (chloro and nitro group). The reactivity data are discussed on the grounds of two possible mechanisms.

https://doi.org/10.1002/jhet.5570320430