Synthesis of 1-(α-Acyloxy-2-hydroxybenzyl)Azoles and Related Compounds by an Acyl Transfer Reaction

Abstract

Novel azole adducts were produced by reaction of azoles and 2-acyloxyaryl aldehydes. The mechanism of the reaction involves attack by the azole at the carbonyl group and transfer of the acyl group to form an azole-substituted benzylic ester. 2-Acyloxyaryl ketones did not undergo an analogous reaction. An aminal was formed rather than an azole-substituted benzylic carbonate when a 2-aryl aldehyde carbonate was used as substrate.