Synthesis and stereochemistry of novel [1,2,4]oxadiazolo[4,5-a][1,5]benzodiazepine derivatives

An one-pot synthetic approach to the novel 3a,4,5,6-tetrahydro[1,2,4]oxadiazolo[4,5-a][1,5]benzodiazepine system, by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of benzonitriloxides to 1,5-benzodiazepine derivatives, is described. The structure and stereochemistry of the obtained adducts have been assigned by means of spectroscopic measurements.