Synthesis 1985; 1985(8): 792-794
DOI: 10.1055/s-1985-31353
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An Improved Preparation of 5-Unsubstituted Isoxazoles by Borohydride Reduction of 5-Chloroisoxazoles

Fabio Ponticelli* , Piero Tedeschi
  • *Instituto di Chimica Organica dell'Università, I-53100 Siena, Italy
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17 September 2002 (online)

The borohydride reduction of 5-chloroisoxazoles offers a useful and unambiguous way to 5-unsubstituted isoxazoles.