A metal-free protocol for Minisci C–H alkylation of heteroarenes using alkyl peroxides as the alkylating reagents and internal oxidants simultaneously under promotion of Bronsted acid has been demonstrated. A series… Click to show full abstract
A metal-free protocol for Minisci C–H alkylation of heteroarenes using alkyl peroxides as the alkylating reagents and internal oxidants simultaneously under promotion of Bronsted acid has been demonstrated. A series of alkyl substituted heteroarenes were readily prepared by the C–H alkylation in moderate to good yields. A possible pathway involving the addition of alkyl radical to heterocycle followed by rearomatization is described.
               
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