Abstract:A simple and efficient method for the synthesis of 2, 3-dihydro-1H-1, 5-benzo diazepines have been
developed using zirconium tetrachloride as catalyst. A variety of carbonyl compounds and orthophenylenediamines
were reacted very well in this condensation reaction. All the reactions were carried out at
EDC reflux conditions.
Key words: Carbonyl compounds, OPD, ZrCl4, EDC, benzodiazepines,
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