Visible-Light-Driven Coupling of 1,3,4-Oxadiazoles and Hydroxamic Acid Derivatives

J Org Chem. 2024 Jul 19;89(14):10012-10020. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00902. Epub 2024 Jul 1.

Abstract

A visible-light-induced radical-radical cross-coupling reaction between 1,3,4-oxadiazoles and hydroxamic acid derivatives has been realized under base- and metal-free conditions. The protocol was characterized by broad substrate scope, excellent functional group tolerance, and simple operation procedures. By using this protocol, a variety of biologically important 5-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-methylamines were obtained in good yields with excellent chemoselectivity.