Electrochemical Synthesis of 1,2,3-Thiadiazoles from α-Phenylhydrazones

J Org Chem. 2021 Dec 17;86(24):18004-18016. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c02275. Epub 2021 Nov 24.

Abstract

We have developed an electrochemical approach for the synthesis of fully substituted 1,2,3-thiadiazoles from α-phenylhydrazones at room temperature, which is very challenging and complementary to the conventional thermal reactions. The key step involves anodic oxidation of phenylhydrazone derivatives at a constant current followed by N,S-heterocyclization. The protocol is remarkable in that it is free of a base and free of an external oxidant and can be converted to a gram scale for postsynthetic drug development with functional thiadiazoles. Most importantly, the electrochemical transformation reflected efficient electro-oxidation with an operationally friendly easy procedure with ample functional molecules. Cyclic voltammograms support the mechanism of this electro-oxidative cyclization process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cyclization
  • Hydrazones
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Thiadiazoles*

Substances

  • Hydrazones
  • Thiadiazoles
  • phenylhydrazone