Direct Electrochemical Aziridination of Alkenes under Metal-Free Conditions

Abstract

Less lead is good, no lead is better still: Environmentally friendly aziridinations of alkenes can be conducted under either indirect lead-mediated or direct metal-free electrochemical potential-controlled oxidation conditions using suitable hydrazine derivatives. In economic and ecological terms, the method represents another important step in electroorganic synthesis towards future methods that avoid the production of toxic waste.