Electrodimerization of N-Alkoxyamides for the Synthesis of Hydrazines

J Org Chem. 2021 Nov 19;86(22):16068-16076. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c01294. Epub 2021 Aug 31.

Abstract

An efficient and valuable N-N dimerization reaction of N-alkoxyamides is reported under undivided electrolytic conditions. This electrochemical strategy provides a powerful way to access a wide range of advanced, highly functionalized hydrazines. Remarkably, an N-centered radical generated from the cleavage of the N-H bond under electrolytic conditions plays a crucial role in this transformation. Furthermore, various N-alkoxyamides bearing different substituents are suitable in this transformation, furnishing the corresponding hydrazines in up to 92% yield.