The preparation of 5-(2-aminophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2(3H)-one and its rearrangement to 3-amino-2,4(1H,3H)-quinazolinedione

When anthranilic acid hydrazide is reacted with 1,1-carbonyldiimidazole inTHF 5-(2-aminophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2(3H)-one (4) is formed. It can also be prepared from 1-o-aminobenzoyl-4,4-dimethylsemicarbazide which eliminates methylamine when boiled withDMF. On heating the 5-(2-aminophenyl)-1,3,4-oxiadiazole above its melting point it rearranges to 3-amino-2,4(1H,3H)-quinazolinedione (5).

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Die Darstellung von 5-(2-Aminophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-on und dessen Umlagerung in 3-Amino-2,4(1H,3H)-chinazolindion

Zusammenfassung Bei der Reaktion von Anthranilsäurehydrazid mit 1,1-Carbonyldiimidazol inTHF wird 5-(2-Aminophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-on (4) gebildet. Dieses kann auch aus 1-o-Aminobenzoyl-4,4-dimethylsemicarbazid dargestellt werden, welches beim Kochen mitDMF Methylamin eliminiert. Beim Erhitzen von 5-(2-Aminophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol über seinen Schmelzpunkt tritt Umlagerung zu 3-Amino-2,4(1H,3H)-chinazolindion (5) ein.

     

Synthesis of [5-(1<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]pyridines

2-, 3-, and 4-[5-(1-Aryl-5-R-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]pyridines were synthesized from the corresponding 1-aryl-5-R-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carbonyl chlorides and 2-, 3-, and 4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-pyridines.     

Synthesis and Biological Activity of ω-(5-Aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-thio)- and ω-(5-Aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-thioacetoxyl)-ω-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)acetophenones

Eighteen novel ω-(5-Aryl-1,3.4-oxadiazol-2-thio)-ω-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)acetophenones ( 4a-4i ) and ω-(5-Aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-thioacetoxyl)-ω-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)acetophenones ( 5a-5i ) were synthesized. All the compounds synthesized were confirmed by elemental analyses and spectral data. The biological activity of representative compounds was evaluated.     

Pyridazines with hetero-atom substituents in position 3 and 5, part VII. Halogenation of 2-aryl-5-hydroxy-pyridazin-3(2H)-ones in position 4

Summary The reaction of 2-ary-5-hydroxy-3(2H)-pyridazinones (1a, b) with bromine yields the 4-bromo derivatives2a, b and with sulfuryl chloride the chloro compounds3a, b are obtained. However, with an excess of chlorine or sulfuryl chloride the 4,4-dichloro-pyridazine-dione4 is produced. Hydrolysis of4 leads to5, and in a similar manner the open chain hydrazone8 is obtained from the carboxylic acid6.

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Pyridazine mit Heteroatom-Substituenten in Stellung 3 und 5, 7. Mitt. Halogenierung von 2-Aryl-5-hydroxy-pyridazin-3(2H)-onen in 4-Stellung

Zusammenfassung Die Reaktion von 2-Aryl-5-hydroxy-pyridazin-3(2H)-onen (1a, b) mit Brom liefert die 4-Bromderivate2a, b, während mit Sulfurylchlorid3a, b erhalten werden. Ein Überschuß von Sulfurychlorid oder Chlorgas gibt jedoch das 4,4-Dichlor-pyridazin-dion4. Die Hydrolyse von4 führt unter Ringöffnung und Decarboxylierung zu5. In analoger Weise gibt die freie Carbonsäure6 das Hydrazon8.

     

Oxadiazole condensed ring systems,II: Synthesis of new 2-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazolo[3,2-a]-s-triazine-5,7(6H)-diones

Summary The syntheses of 1,3,4-oxadiazolo[3,2-a]-s-triazine-5,7(6H)-diones4 through the condensation of 2-amino-5-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazoles1 with ethoxycarbonyl isocyanate2 is described. Methylation of4b with trimethyl phosphate yielded the N-methyl derivative5.

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Kondensierte Ringsysteme des Oxadiazols, 2. Mitt. [1]: Synthese von neuen 2-Aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazolo[3,2-a]-s-triazin-5,7(6H)-dionen

Zusammenfassung Die Synthese von 1,3,4-Oxadiazolo[3,2-a]-s-triazin-5,7(6H)-dionen4 durch Kondensation von 2-Amino-5-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazolen1 mit Ethoxycarbonylisocyanat2 wird beschrieben. Die Methylierung von4b mit Trimethylphosphat gibt das N-Methyl-Derivat5.

     

Zur Einwirkung von Schwefel und Aminen auf Dihydro-2(1H)-pyrimidinone bzw.-thione

Zusammenfassung Dihydro-4,4,6-trimethyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone (1) bzw.-thione reagieren mit Schwefel und Morpholin zu Tetrahydro-2-oxobzw.-2-thiono-4,4-dimethylpyrimidin-6-thiocarbonsäuremorpholiden (3); mit Schwefel in Dimethylformamid bzw. Tetramethylharnstoff bilden sich Dihydro-3-thiono-3H-1,2-dithiolo-[4,3—d]pyrimidin-5(4H)-one (5) bzw.-3,5-dithione. Das Dihydro-6-methyl-4-phenyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinon2 bzw.-thion geben mit Schwefel und Tetramethylharnstoff das Dihydro-1-methyl-2-oxo-bzw.-2-thiono-4-phenylpyrimidin-6-trimethylcarboxamidin (7). Methylheterocyclen, wie Chinaldin, werden bei analoger Behandlung in Chinolin-2-thiocarbonsäuredimethylamid usw. übergeführt.

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Reaction of sulfur + amines with dihydro-2 (1H)pyrimidinones and-thiones

Dihydro-4,4,6-trimethyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinones (1) and-thiones react with sulfur and morpholine to tetrahydro-2-oxo- and-2-thiono-4,4-dimethylpyrimidine-6-thiocarboxylic acid morpholides (3); with sulfur inDMF or tetramethylurea (TMU) the formation of dihydro-3-thiono-3H-1,2-dithiolo[4,3—d]pyrimidin-5(4H)-ones (5) or-3,5-dithiones, resp. was observed. Dihydro-6-methyl-4-phenyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone (2) (-thione) with sulfur andTMU yields dihydro-1-methyl-2-oxo- and-2-thiono-4-phenylpyrimidin-6-trimethyl-carboxamidine (7). Methyl substituted heterocycles e.g. quinaldine, are converted under analogous conditions to quinoline-2-thiocarboxylic acid dimethylamide and corresponding compounds. *** DIRECT SUPPORT *** A3615139 00018

     

Synthesis of 5-aryl-3-carbazoyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-one. Derivatives and their ring transformation into 5-benzamido-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives

Some 5-aryl-3-carbazoyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-one derivatives 6 and 9 have been synthesized in two ways. The expected thermal ring transformation into 2,5-disubstituted 1,3,4-oxadiazoles did not occur but, by acid hydrolysis of 5-aryl-3-[3-benzylidene-2-methyl(or phenyl)carbazoyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones 6 , a new ring transformation took place and the corresponding 4-benzamido-1-methyl(or phenyl)-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives 11 were formed. The 4-amino-1-phenyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione ( 19 ) has been prepared and its structure was confirmed by some reactions.     

The (E)/(Z)-ratio in the reaction of 5-(2-aryl-2-oxoethyl)-2-thioxo-4-oxo-1,3-thiazolidines with bromine

Summary 3-Aryl-, 3-benzyl-, and 3H-5-(2-aryl-2-oxoethyl)-2-thioxo-4-oxo-1,3-thiazolidines3a–h react with bromine in acetic acid solution to give mixtures of the respective 5-aroylmethylene (E) and (Z) diastereomeric derivatives5 and6. They contain more than 85% of the (E)-diastereomers along with some pure isomers. The intermediacy of the 5-bromo derivatives4 is proven and a plausible route of the reaction is presented. Structures of compounds3–6 are evidenced by analytical and spectral data.

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Das Verhältnis von (E)- und (Z)-Isomeren bei der Reaktion von 5-(2-Aryl-2-oxomethyl)-2-thioxo-4-oxo-1,3-thiazolidinen mit Brom

Zusammenfassung 3-Aryl-, 3-Benzyl- und 3H-5-(2-Aryl-2-oxoethyl)-2-thioxo-4-oxo-1,3-thiazolidine3a–h reagieren mit Brom in essigsaurer Lösung zu Gemischen der entsprechenden diastereomeren 5-Arylmethylen-Derivate ((E) und (Z))5 und6. Sie enthalten mehr als 85% des (E)-Diastereomeren. Die intermediäre Natur der 5-Brom-Derivate4 wird bewiesen; ein Reaktionsweg wird vorgeschlagen. Die Strukturen der Verbindungen3–6 werden durch analytische und spektroskopische Daten abgesichert.

     

Synthesis of 3-acylamino-2-oxazolidinone derivatives through cyclic transformations of 5-aryl (or benzyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-one derivatives

New 3-acylamino-2-oxazolidinone derivatives 3 were obtained in good yields by reaction of 5-aryl (or benzyl)3-(2-hydroxyethyl)1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)ones 1 with sodium ethylate. Treatment of ethyl 5-aryl-2-oxo-1,3,4-oxadiazole-3(2H)-acetates 7 with aromatic aldehydes in the presence of sodium ethylate or sodium hydride afforded 3-acylamino-5-aryl-4-ethoxycarbonyl-2-oxazolidinone derivatives as two trans- 5 and cis- 6 racemics. Only RS,SR-racemates were obtained with acetophenone under the same conditions.     

Synthesis and characterization of mono- and bicyclic heterocyclic derivatives containing 1,2,4-triazole, 1,3,4-thia-, and -oxadiazole rings

A series of new N- and S-substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives were synthesized. 5-Pyridin-3-yl-3-[2-(5-thioxo-4,5-dihydro-l,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)ethyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2(3H)-thione and 5-[(5-(pyridin-3-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthio)methyl]-N-phenyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine were formed by cyclization of 3-(5-pyridin-3-yl-2-thioxo-1,3,4-oxadiazol-3(2H)-ylpropanimidohydrazide and 2-[(5-pyridin-3-yl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)thio]thiosemicarbazide with CS₂ and H₂SO₄. On the other hand, a number of new bicyclic 1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole derivatives were synthesized. 6-Pyridin-3-ylbis[1,2,4]‐triazolo[3,4-b:4′,3′-d][1,3,4]thiadiazole-3(2H)-thione was synthesized by reaction of 6-(hydrazino)-3-pyridine-3-yl[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole with CS₂/KOH/EtOH. The structures of the newly synthesized compounds were elucidated by the spectral and analytical data IR, Mass, and ¹H NMR spectra. Correspondence: Adel A.-H. Abdel-Rahman, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Koam, Egypt; Wael A. El-Sayed, National Research Centre, Department of Photochemistry, Cairo, Egypt.     

A facile retro-ene reaction of 5-(methoxyamino)-3-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones

5-(N-Methoxy-N-methyl)amino-3-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones 3 undergo a heteroretro-ene reaction in refluxing methanol in which the leaving enophile is formaldehyde. The resulting 5-(methylimino)-3-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazolidin-2-one 4 may be viewed as a kinetic product which tautomerizes to the more stable 5-(methylamino)-3-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-one 5 as the thermodynamic product. Comparison of calculated reaction energies reveals that the presence of the heterocyclic ring facilitates the retro-ene reaction, but the expulsion of formaldehyde is predicted to be highly exothermic even in its absence.     

Synthesis of 3,5-disubstituted 1-amino-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triones (or 1-aminocyanurates) by cyclic transformation of 1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-one derivatives

The 5-aryl(or methyl)-3-phenylcarbamoyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones 2 , in the presence of sodium hydride in anhydrous dimethylformamide, were transformed into 1-benzamido(or acetamido)-3,5-diphenyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione derivatives 7 in poor yields. However, compounds 7 were obtained in better yields when the sodium salts of 5-aryl(or methyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones 1 were treated with two equivalents of aryl(or ethyl)isocyanates. Acidic hydrolysis of 1-acetamido-3,5-diphenyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione ( 7i ) provided the corresponding free N-amino derivative 9 . Nitrous deamination of 9 gave the known 3,5-diphenyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione ( 11 ). This cyclic transformation is the first one to be reported providing 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione derivatives.     

Cyclic transformations of 5-aryl(or benzyl)-3-(2-bromoethyl- 1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones into 1-aminoimidazolidin-2-one and 5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3,4-oxadiazine derivatives

5-Aryl(or benzyl)-3-(2-bromoethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones 3 have been prepared. They were reacted with secondary alkylamines without any change of the heterocycle to give amino derivatives 6 , but with primary alkylamines, cyclic transformation occurred to give 1-acylamino-3-alkylimidazolidin-2-ones 7 . In the presence of sodium alcoholate, bromo compounds 3 were transformed into 2-aryl(or benzyl)-4-alkoxycarbonyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3,4-oxadiazines 9 .     

Pyrimido[4,5-e](1,2,4)-triazolo[3,4-b](1,3,4)-thiadiazine-7,9(6H8H)-diones

Some 5H-pyrimido[4,5-e](1,2,4)-triazolo[3,4-b](1,3,4)-thiadiazine-7,9-(6H,8H)-diones (4 a–d) have been synthesised by the condensation of 3-alkyl-4-amino-5-mercapto-(1,2,4)-triazoles (1 a–d) with 5-bromobarbituric acid (2a). Similarly some 9a-nitro-5H-pyrimido[4,5-e](1,2,4)-triazolo[3,4-b](1,3,4)-thiadiazine-7,9(8H,9aH)-diones (5 a–d) have been obtained by the condensation of1 a–d with 5-bromo-5-nitrobarbituric acid (2b) and final cyclisation withPPA. The structures have been confirmed by PMR spectra and analytical results.

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Pyrimido[4,5-e](1,2,4)-triazolo[3,4-b](1,3,4)-thiadiazin-7,9(6H,8H)-dione

Zusammenfassung Es wurden einige 5H-pyrimido[4,5-e](1,2,4)-triazolo[3,4-b](1,3,4)-thiadiazin-7,9(6H,8H)-dione (4 a–d) mittels Kondensation von 3-Alkyl-4-amino-5-mercapto-(1,2,4)-triazolen (1 a–d) mit 5-Brombarbitursäure (2 a) dargestellt. Des weiteren wurden einige 9a-Nitro-5H-pyrimido[4,5-e](1,2,4)-triazolo[3,4-b](1,3,4)-thiadiazin-7,9(8H,9aH)-dione (5 a–d) über die Kondensation von1 a–d mit 5-Brom-5-nitrobarbitursäure (2 b) und anschließender Cyclisierung mitPPA synthetisiert. Die angeführten Strukturen wurden mittels PMR-Spektren und analytischen Daten abgesichert.

     

The synthesis of azole derivatives from 3-[(4-methylphenyl)amino]propanehydrazide and its N′-phenylcarbamoyl derivatives, and their antibacterial activity

Abstract  

5-[2-[(4-Methylphenyl)amino]ethyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-thione, 5-[2-[(4-methylphenyl)amino]ethyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-one, N-(2,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-3-[(4-methylphenyl)amino]propanamide, and a series of N-[(phenylcarbamoyl)amino]-3-[(4-methylphenyl)amino]propanamides and 3-[(4-methylphenyl)(phenylcarbamoyl)amino]-N-[(phenylcarbamoyl)amino]propanamides, and their thio analogues were synthesized from 3-[(4-methylphenyl)amino]propanehydrazide. 1,3,4-Oxadiazole-2(3H)-thione was converted to 4-amino-2,4-dihydro-5-[2-[(4-methylphenyl)amino]ethyl]-3H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thione, whereas cyclization of N′-phenylcarbamoyl derivatives provided thiazole, oxadiazoles, and thiadiazole, as well as triazole derivatives. Two of the synthesized compounds exhibited good antibacterial activity against Rhizobium radiobacter.     

3-Methyl[1,3,4]thiadiazino[2,3-b]quinazolin-6-ones

4H,6H-[1,3,4]Thiadiazino[2,3-b]quinazolin-6-one with a methyl group in position 3 (6a) has been synthesised by the condensation of 3-amino-2-mercapto-3H-quinazolin-4-one (1) with allyl bromide (2) followed by treatment with bromine and subsequent dehydrohalogenation of the brominated product (4) with ethanolic sodium hydroxide. Its isomeric 3-methyl-2H,6H-[1,3,4]thiadiazino[2,3-b]quinazolin-6-one (6b) has also been obtained by condensation of1 and bromoacetone (7) followed by cyclisation of the intermediates (8 or9) with hydrobromic acid or with concentrated sulphuric acid. The structures have been established on the basis of IR and PMR data.

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3-Methyl[1,3,4]thiadiazino[2,3-b]chinazolin-6-one

Zusammenfassung Zur Synthese von 4H,6H-[1,3,4]thiadiazino[2,3-b]chinazolin-6-on (6a) wurde die Kondensation von 3-Amino-2-mercapto-3H-chinazolin-4-on (1) mit Allylbromid mit nachfolgender Behandlung mit Brom und Dehydrohalogenierung des bromierten Produktes4 mit ethanolischer Natronlauge herangezogen. Das zu6a isomere 2H,6H-Produkt6b wurde ebenfalls durch Kondensation von1 mit Bromaceton und nachfolgender Cyclisierung der Zwischenprodukte8 bzw.9 mit HBr oder H₂SO₄ erhalten. Die Strukturen wurden mittels IR und NMR abgesichert.

     

Arbeiten über Phosphorsäure- und Thiophosphorsäure ester mit einem heterocyclischen Substituenten. 2. Mitteilung. Eine verbesserte Methode zur Herstellung von 1, 3, 4-Oxadiazol-2(3H) onen und von Thio- und Dithiophosphorsäure-O,O-dialkyl-S-[(1, 3, 4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-on-3-yl)-methyl]-estern

Some 1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(2H)-ones with aliphatic substituents in 5-position are prepared in good yields and converted via the 3-hydroxymethyl derivatives to the corresponding 3-chloromethyl derivatives which are suitable starting materials for the preparation of insecticidal O,O-dialkyl-S-[(5-subst.-1,3,4-oxidiazol-2(3H)-one-3-yl)-methyl]-thiophosphates and dithiophosphates.     

Synthesis,anticancer, and computational studies of 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole-purine derivatives

Theophylline-7-acetic acid (acefylline) ( 3 ) and its derivatives are pharmacologically active compounds and generally recognized as bronchodilators for the treatment of respiratory diseases like acute asthma for over 70 years. In this article, synthesis of 2-((5-((1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-purin-7(6H)-yl)methyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)thio)-N-arylacetamides ( 10a-j ) has been reported. All the synthesized derivatives ( 10a-j) were structurally verified by FT-IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and evaluated for their anti-cancer (using MTT assay), hemolytic and thrombolytic potential. N-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(5-((1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-purin-7(6H)-yl)methyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthio)acetamide ( 10g ) was found to be the most active against human liver cancer cell lines (Huh7) having cell viability 53.58 ± 1.28 using 100 μg/mL concentration of compound which was further in-silico modelled to describe the possible mechanistic insights for its anti-proliferative activity. The results of hemolytic and thrombolytic activities indicated that these derivatives were less toxic and hold considerable potential as a drug candidate. 2-(5-((1,3-Dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-purin-7(6H)-yl)methyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthio)-N-(2-fluorophenyl)acetamide ( 10c ) of the series was found to be least toxic with 0.1% hemolysis relative to ABTS (95.5%) as positive control. 2-(5-((1,3-Dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-purin-7(6H)-yl)methyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthio)-N-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)acetamide ( 10j ) exhibited potent clot lysis activity (90%) as compared to negative control DMSO (0.57%).     

Benzimidazole condensed ring systems,VI: Organic azides in heterocyclic synthesis,X: Synthesis of some substituted pyrimido[1,6-a]-benzimidazoles as potential antimicrobial agents

Summary The syntheses of 3-chloro derivatives of 2-alkyl-pyrimido[1,6-a]benzimidazol-1(2H)-ones2a, b as well as of 4,4-dichloro and 4,4-dibromo derivatives of 2-alkylpyrimido[1,6-a]benzimidazole-1,3(2H,4H)-diones3 a, b and4 are reported. Methods for converting some of the chloro compounds to azido (5, 6), amino (8), morpholino (9 a,10,11), piperidino (9 b), cyano (12), and methoxy (13) derivatives of the adopted tricyclic system are also described.

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Kondensierte Ringsysteme des Benzimidazols, 6. Mitt.: Organische Azide in der Heterocyclen-Synthese, 10. Mitt.: Synthese von substituierten Pyrimido[1,6-a]benzimidazolen als mögliche antimikrobielle Wirkstoffe

Zusammenfassung Die Synthese von 3-Chlor-2-alkyl-pyrimido[1,6-a]benzimidazol-1(2H)-onen (2 a, b) und von 4,4-Dichlor- und 4,4-dibrom-pyrimido[1,6-a]benzimidazol-1,3(2H,4H)-dionen (3 a, b, 4) wird beschrieben. Diese Verbindungen lassen sich zu den entsprechenden Azido- (5, 6), Amino- (8), Morpholino- (9 a, 10, 11), Piperidino- (9 b), Cyano- (12) und Methoxy- (13) Derivaten umwandeln.

     

Reaktionen von 3-substituiertem 5-Trifluormethyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-on mit Nucleophilen

Reactions of 3-Substituted 5-Trifluoromethyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-one with Nucleophiles The 3-substituted 5-trifluoromethyl-1,3,4-oxadiazolones 3, 4, 13 , and 15 are attacked by N- and S-nucleophiles either at the ring C-atom C(2) or C(5). Depending on the nature of the substituent and the nucleophile, the ring-opening products 7, 10, 12 , and 14 or the ring-enlargement products 16 are formed. The reaction of 4 with thiols is a novel variant of the Grob-type fragmentation. The reactivity of the 1,3,4-oxadiazolones is compared with that of the analogous 1,3,4-thiadiazolones. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by ¹H- and ¹³ C-NMR spectroscopy.