| abstract |
An epoxytriazole derivative (V) useful as an intermediate for anti-fungal agents and an intermediate therefor having high quality can be produced economically and efficiently by the following industrial means. A compound of the following formula (I) is reacted with trimethyloxosulfonium salt and the like in the presence of a base to give compound (II), this compound is converted to compound (IV), and this compound is reacted with 1,2,4-triazole in the presence of a base. (see formula I) (see formula II) (see formula IV) (see formula V) wherein Ar is a phenyl group optionally substituted by 1 to 3 halogen atom(s) or trifluoromethyl group, R is a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl group, and X is a leaving group. |