An efficient one-step synthesis of multi-functionalized oxazole derivatives is achieved in high yield by dirhodium(II)-catalyzed reactions of styryl diazoacetate with aryl oximes.
Xinfang Xu, Peter Y Zavalij, Wenhao Hu, Michael P Doyle. Efficient synthesis of oxazoles by dirhodium(II)-catalyzed reactions of styryl diazoacetate with oximes. Chemical communications (Cambridge, England). 2012 Dec 07;48(94):11522-4
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