JPH0481991B

1. Process for the preparation of 3-isocyanato-1,2,5-oxadiazoles of the general formula I see diagramm : EP0156198,P7,F1 in which R represents an optionally substituted aromatic radical which does not react with phosgene under the process conditions according to the invention, characterized in that compounds of the general formula II see diagramm : EP0156198,P7,F2 in which R has the meaning given above and R**1 represents hydrogen or the groups of the general formulae III or IV see diagramm : EP0156198,P7,F3 in which R has the meaning given above and R**2 denotes an optionally substituted aliphatic or aromatic radical, are reacted with phosgene at temperatures between 150 and 220 degrees C in the presence of an organic diluent, and the resulting isocyanate of the general formula I is isolated by the customary methods and, if required, purified.