Synthesis of triazolo[4,3-d], tetrazolo[1,5-a] -and quinazolino[3,2-d] [1,4] benzodiazepines

Treatment of 5-methylmercapto-1,4-benzodiazepine (I) with hydrazine hydrate gave the 5-hydrazino derivative (II, R = H) which, in turn, was conveniently cyclized to the title compounds. Another method for the synthesis of triazolo [4,3-d] [1,4] benzodiazepines (III) is also described.