title: Benzylic C-H Azidation Using the Zhdankin Reagent and a Copper Photoredox Catalyst.
abstract: An azidation method for C-N bond formation at benzylic C-H positions is described using copper-catalyzed visible light photochemistry and the Zhdankin azidoiodinane reagent. The method is applicable to a wide range of substrates bearing different functional groups and having a primary, secondary, or tertiary benzylic position, and is thought to proceed through a radical chain reaction.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Manchester , Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
authors.forename: Pauline T G
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Rabet
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Manchester , Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
authors.forename: Gabriele
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fumagalli
authors.affiliation: Department of Oncology, AstraZeneca , Alderley Park, Macclesfield SK10 4TG, U.K.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Boyd
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Manchester , Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
authors.forename: Michael F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Greaney