Reactions of various, diaryl 1,3-diketones (la-li) with hydrazine hydrate in absolute ethanol led to the formation of corresponding pyrazole derivatives (2a-2i). Structures of these compounds were established on the basis of spectral studies viz. elemental analysis, IR, 'H NMR, MS etc. The 13 C NMR data of these derivatives has also been presented. Brought to you by | Purdue University Libraries Authenticated Download Date | 5/26/15 4:07 PM Vol. 9, No. 4, 2003 Synthesis of novel pyrazole derivatives from diaryl 1,3-diketones (part I) the phenyl ring, in absolute ethanol with hydrazine hydrate gives schiff bases Brought to you by | Purdue University Libraries Authenticated Download Date | 5/26/15 4:07 PM Vol. 9, No. 4, 2003 Synthesis of novel pyrazole derivatives from diary 11,3-diketones (part I) 345 corresponding to IvT and [M+2] + respectively. IS/T and [M+2] + peaks have same intensity, showing the presence of bromine. The 13 C NMR data for the compounds 2a-2i are presented in table 3 and these data are in reasonable agreement with their structures. Brought to you by | Purdue University Libraries Authenticated Download Date | 5/26/15 4:07 PM Vol. 9, No. 4, 2003 Synthesis of novel pyrazole derivatives from diaryl 1,3-diketones (part I) of them (SN) is thankful to the CSIR, New Delhi for the award of Junior research fellowship.