Synthesis and bioactivity of novel triazolo [1,5‐a]pyrimidine derivatives[3]

In an attempt to discover novel compounds with high herbicidal activity and low toxicity, a series of novel 1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidine derivatives, α‐(5,7‐dimethyl‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidine‐2‐thio)acetamides 3 and α‐(5,7‐dimethyl‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidine‐2‐sul‐fonyl)acetamides 4, have been designed and synthesized by a three‐step synthetic route. The structures of all compounds prepared were confirmed by elemental analyses and by 1H NMR and mass spectroscopy. The results of preliminary bioassay indicate that the title compounds possess good herbicidal activity against rape (Brassica campestris L.) and barnyardgrass (Echinochloca crusgalli L.)