Visible light-induced C(sp3)-H azolation of ethers via radical-polar crossover

Chem Commun (Camb). 2024 Feb 29;60(19):2669-2672. doi: 10.1039/d3cc06210d.

Abstract

Reported herein is a photochemical strategy for C(sp3)-H azolation of ethers via a hydrogen-atom transfer and radical-polar crossover process, offering efficient access to valuable N-alkylated azoles under visible-light irradiation. The protocol is metal-free and photocatalyst-free, and exhibits good to excellent yields and broad substrate scope with regard to azoles. EPR experiments provide evidence for the formation of intermediates formed in situ.