Electrochemical Oxidative (4 + 2) Cyclization of Anilines and o-Phenylenediamines for the Synthesis of Phenazines

Org Lett. 2024 May 10;26(18):3756-3761. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c00851. Epub 2024 Apr 28.

Abstract

Phenazines, crucial constituents of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, widely exist in functional compounds. Herein, we report an anodic oxidative (4 + 2) cyclization between anilines and o-phenylenediamines for the uniform construction of phenazines in a simple undivided cell. Dual C-H amination followed by oxidation represents an outstanding step and atom efficiency. A sequence of phenazines is produced with excellent functional group tolerance at room temperature.