Catalytic reduction of ortho- and para-azidonitrobenzenes via tert-butoxide ion mediated electron transfer
(2013)
Journal Article
Carbone, G., Burnley, J., & Moses, J. E. (2013). Catalytic reduction of ortho- and para-azidonitrobenzenes via tert-butoxide ion mediated electron transfer. SYNLETT, 24(5), https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1318216
The reduction of a range of substituted azidonitrobenzene derivatives to the corresponding aniline is described. The chemoselective reaction proceeds cleanly and in good yield, generating minimal waste products. The process involves a thiazolium salt... Read More about Catalytic reduction of ortho- and para-azidonitrobenzenes via tert-butoxide ion mediated electron transfer.