Copper-Catalyzed Vicinal Oxyazidation and Diazidation of Styrenes under Mild Conditions: Access to Alkyl Azides

Org Lett. 2015 Dec 18;17(24):6110-3. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.5b03130. Epub 2015 Dec 10.

Abstract

A novel and efficient copper-catalyzed oxyazidation and diazidation of styrenes is described. The stable azidoiodine(III) reagent is used as an efficient azide radical source in this reaction. A variety of synthetically useful functional groups are compatible with the mild reaction conditions. This protocol enables the straightforward synthesis of various functionalized azides in good-to-excellent yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't