Chemical Communications · 2011 · 216 citations · 37 references
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Iron was used as the catalyst for the direct C-H functionalization/C-S bond formation under mild conditions. Various substrates could afford benzothiazoles in moderate to excellent yields. Preliminary mechanistic studies revealed that pyridine played a crucial role for the high yields and selectivities.
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