Imidazole hydrochloride promoted synthesis of 3,5-disubstituted-1,2,4-oxadiazoles

Imidazole hydrochloride as an additive promotes the reaction of amidoximes and DMA derivatives to generated 3,5-disubstituted-1,2,4-oxadiazoles in low to excellent yields without the use of coupling reagents, oxidants, strong acids or bases and other additives.