Efficient electrosynthesis of phosphinic amides via oxidative cross-coupling between N–H/P–H

Abstract

A facile and efficient approach to phosphinic amides was developed from diarylphosphine oxides and amines <italic>via</italic> electrosynthesis. A variety of phosphinic amides were obtained in one step with good to excellent yields under mild and metal-free conditions. The corresponding mechanism was investigated.