Affiliation:
1. Key Laboratory for Northern Urban Agriculture of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Beijing University of Agriculture No. 7 Beinong Road, Changping District 102206 Beijing China
Abstract
AbstractA reaction of imidazo[1,2‐α]pyridine and Zhdankin reagent (IBA‐N3) is described for the synthesis of α‐iminonitriles via visible light photoredox catalysis. A series of substituted α‐iminonitriles were efficiently prepared in moderate to good yields under mild conditions. This transformation goes through a radical ring‐opening process to furnish the corresponding products. Notably, the reaction does not require toxic cyanide reagents, expensive metal photocatalysts and excessive oxidants.
Funder
Beijing Municipal Commission of Education
Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality