Catalytic reduction of ortho- and para-azidonitrobenzenes via tert-butoxide ion mediated electron transfer

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 derived species which is proposed as a radical an...

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Main Authors: Carbone, Giorgio, Burnley, James, Moses, John E.
Format: Article
Published: Thieme Chemistry 2013
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2051/