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Metal-free Electrochemical Trifluoromethylation of Imidazole-Fused Heterocycles with Trifluoromethyl Thianthrenium Triflate
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  • Chang Ge,
  • Lipeng Qiao,
  • Yuyang Zhang,
  • Kai Sun,
  • Jiangzhen An,
  • Mei Peng,
  • Xiaolan Chen,
  • Ling-Bo Qu,
  • Bing Yu
Chang Ge
Zhengzhou University
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Lipeng Qiao
Zhengzhou University
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Yuyang Zhang
Zhengzhou University
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Kai Sun
Zhengzhou University
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Jiangzhen An
Zhengzhou University
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Mei Peng
University of South China
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Xiaolan Chen
Zhengzhou University
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Ling-Bo Qu
Zhengzhou University
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Bing Yu
Zhengzhou University

Corresponding Author:bingyu@zzu.edu.cn

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Abstract

A novel and eco-friendly electrochemical activation of trifluoromethyl thianthrenium triflate (TT–CF3+OTf−) for trifluoromethylation of imidazole-fused heteroaromatic compounds was established. This method involves the direct electrolysis of TT–CF3+OTf− without the requirement of external oxidants or catalysts, aligning with the principles of green chemistry. A wide range of imidazole-fused heteroaromatic compounds including imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and benzo[d]imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles have been successfully trifluoromethylated using this technique, exhibiting excellent compatibility with various functional groups and a broad substrate scope. Moreover, the method’s applicability for one-pot sequential reactions enables the reduction of waste and resource consumption by eliminating the need for intermediate purification steps.