Electrochemical synthesis of tetrazoles via metal- and oxidant-free [3 + 2] cycloaddition of azides with hydrazones

Abstract

An unprecedented electrochemical [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction for the synthesis of valuable tetrazoles was developed. Readily available azides and hydrazones were used as the starting materials under simple metal- and oxidant-free reaction conditions. Various functional groups are compatible with this green protocol.