R. Batey, D. Powell
Sep 13, 2000
Citations
0
Influential Citations
85
Citations
Quality indicators
Journal
Organic letters
Abstract
A general method for the synthesis of 5-aminotetrazoles is outlined using the mercury(II)-promoted attack of azide anion on a thiourea. The reaction proceeds through a guanyl azide intermediate, which undergoes electrocyclization to the tetrazole. The method is high yielding and provides access to mono-, di-, and trisubstituted 5-aminotetrazoles, targets of potential interest for combinatorial library development.