The development of a novel solid phase synthesis of some 5-aminopyrazo
les and derivatives is described. Reaction of hydrazines with solid su
pported beta-keto-nitrile (1) affords 5-aminopyrazoles (2) the amino g
roup of which is readily acylated or sulphonylated. Generation of the
solid supported beta-keto-nitrile (1) is non trivial and represents a
key step in the overall synthesis. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.