A one-pot synthesis of ethoxycarbonylpyrazoles 2a-e, by the cycloconde
nsation of beta-alkoxyvinyl trichloromethyl ketones la-e with hydrazin
e hydrochloride under mild conditions, is reported. A study using comp
ounds 1a-e with different substituents proved that these are versatile
building blocks for the synthesis of pyrazole derivatives, having a 3
(5)-ethoxycarbonyl substituent, in good yields (70-91%).