Cross-Coupling of Amines via Photocatalytic Denitrogenation of In Situ Generated Diazenes

J Am Chem Soc. 2023 May 31;145(21):11524-11529. doi: 10.1021/jacs.3c03634. Epub 2023 May 18.

Abstract

A method for C(sp3)-C(sp3) cross-coupling of amines is described. Primary amines are converted to 1,2-dialkyldiazenes by treatment with O-nosylhydroxylamines in the presence of atmospheric oxygen. Denitrogenation of the diazenes with an iridium photocatalyst then forges the C-C bond. The substrate scope accommodates a broad latitude of functionality, including heteroaromatics and unprotected alcohols and acids.