Electrochemical Synthesis of Benzo[ d]imidazole via Intramolecular C(sp3)-H Amination

J Org Chem. 2023 Feb 17;88(4):1928-1935. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c01842. Epub 2021 Dec 17.

Abstract

An electrochemical dehydrogenative amination for the synthesis of benzimidazoles was developed. This electrosynthesis method could address the limitations of the C(sp3)-H intramolecular amination synthesis reaction and provide novel access to obtain 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles without transition metals and oxidants. Under undivided electrolytic conditions, various benzimidazole derivatives could be synthesized, exhibiting functional group tolerance.