Electrochemical oxidative iodination of imidazo[1,2-<i>a</i>]pyridines using NaI as iodine source
Jin Wha Park, Yong Hwan Kim, Dae Young Kim
Abstract
An electrochemical oxidative iodination of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines is achieved in this study. This reaction utilizes NaI as an iodine source and a supporting electrolyte under metal-free and exogenous chemical oxidant-free reaction conditions. The present protocol provides an efficient route to prepare 3-iodoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines derivatives.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryIodineHalogenationElectrochemistryElectrolyteOxidative phosphorylationSupporting electrolyteCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryInorganic chemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryBiochemistryRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsPhenothiazines and Benzothiazines Synthesis and Activities