The first report on the catalytic oxidation of urazoles to their corresponding triazolinediones via in situ catalytic generation of Br+ using periodic acid or oxone®/KBr system

A combination of periodic acid or oxone® and a catalytic amount of KBr in the presence of few drops of water, were used for the catalytic oxidation of urazoles and bis-urazoles to their corresponding triazolinediones under mild and heterogeneous conditions with moderate to excellent yields.

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