Lv Jin-Feng, Tan Yu-Fang, Zhao Ya-Nan, Yang Dan, He Yan-Hong, Guan Zhi
Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry of Chongqing Municipality, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Analytical and Testing Center, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
Org Biomol Chem. 2023 Nov 1;21(42):8488-8493. doi: 10.1039/d3ob01300f.
The paper details an electrochemical method that couples olefins with benzotriazoles to form C(sp)-N bonds, enabling the synthesis of -vinyl benzotriazoles in moderate to good yields. BuNI functions as both an electrolyte and an iodine mediator, and the method does not require oxidants or metals. It is a highly atom-economical and clean reaction, with hydrogen as the sole byproduct.