Synthesis of 3-amino 1H-pyrazoles catalyzed by p-toluene sulphonic acid using polyethylene glycol-400 as an efficient and recyclable reaction medium

Abstract

An efficient synthesis of 3-amino 1H-pyrazoles is described. The reaction of β-keto nitriles with hydrazines in the presence of a catalytic amount of p-toluene sulphonic acid using polyethylene glycol-400 as an efficient and recyclable reaction medium afforded the corresponding 3-amino 1H pyrazoles excellent yields.