One‐Pot Amidation/C─H Halogenation by an Efficient Electrochemical Cascade

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Authors: Sudipta Ponra, Ruzal Sitdikov, Hasil Aman, Alyssio Calis, Gergely Laczkó, Virgile Rouffeteau, Maxime R. Vitale, Imre Pápai, Oscar Verho
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Abstract

The advancement of sustainable synthetic methodologies is a central goal of modern chemistry, given the societal importance of green chemical practices. Amide groups and halogen atoms are prevalent in chemical and biological systems, with major relevance to both organic and medicinal chemistry. Consequently, there is strong demand for efficient methods that enable amide bond formation and selective halogenation under mild, resource-efficient conditions. Conventional approaches typically require separate steps, activating reagents, catalysts, or harsh reaction conditions, which limit scalability and sustainability. To address these challenges, we developed a novel electrochemical cascade methodology that unites amide bond formation and electro-induced C─H halogenation in a single, atom-economical, and environmentally benign process. This strategy provides streamlined access to halogenated N-aryl amides, carbamates, and ureas without additives or co-reagents. The method's generality and robustness are demonstrated across more than 145 examples, encompassing complex, functional group-dense scaffolds and pharmaceutically relevant compounds, including successful scale-up reactions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Radical Photochemical Reactions Advanced Synthetic Organic Chemistry Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
65
Issue
19
Pages
e9028210–e9028210
Publication date
24 March 2026
Language
EN