A Practical Synthesis of Azobenzenes through Oxidative Dimerization of Aromatic Amines Using tert-Butyl Hypoiodite
Youhei Takeda, Sota Okumura, Satoshi Minakata*
*Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of
Engineering, Osaka University, Yamadaoka 2-1, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan, Email:
minakata
chem.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp
Y. Takeda, S. Okumura, S. Minakata, Synthesis, 2013, 45, 1029-1033.
Abstract
A straightforward, convenient, and efficient oxidative dimerization of aromatic amines enables an easy access to symmetrical and unsymmetrical azobenzenes under extremely mild conditions using a unique and cost-effective iodinating reagent.
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Key Words
amines, azo compounds, dimerization, oxidation, tert-butyl hypochlorite
ID: J66-Y2013-0960
