The first one-pot ambient-temperature synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles from amidoximes and carboxylic acid esters

The first one-pot room-temperature protocol for the synthesis of 3,5-disubstituted-1,2,4-oxadiazoles via the condensation between amidoximes and carboxylic acid esters in superbase medium MOH/DMSO is reported. A broad spectrum of alkyl, aryl and hetaryl amidoximes and esters was examined. This reaction route provides convenient access to 1,2,4-oxadiazoles, which is highly desirable because in the light of this privileged scaffold is recognized as an important core in the design of novel therapeutic agents and high-tech materials. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd