A versatile new synthetic route to 1N-hydroxyindazoles
- PMID: 19813736
- DOI: 10.1021/ol902085k
A versatile new synthetic route to 1N-hydroxyindazoles
Abstract
A new and versatile cyclization reaction affording rare 1N-hydroxyindazoles is presented. Treatment of 2-nitrobenzylamines with methanolic sodium hydroxide furnishes 1N-hydroxyindazoles regioselectively and in high yield. The reaction tolerates a range of functional groups and electronic effects.