Anti-Markovnikov Hydroazidation of Alkenes by Visible Light Photoredox Catalysis

摘要： The anti-Markovnikov hydroazidation of alkenes has been accomplished using [Ir(dF(CF3)ppy)2(dtbbpy)]PF6 as photocatalyst and trimethylsilyl azide as azidating agent. The reactions were greatly facilitated by water, whose beneficial effect can be attributed to its participation in the reaction as the hydrogen donor, as indicated by deuterium isotope experiments. The reactions can be effected under solvent free conditions in the presence of water. 4-Dimethylaminopyridine also exhibited a beneficial effect on the reactions. The present method enabled hydroazidation of several types of unactivated alkenes with good yield and high regionselectivity.