Iodine-induced regioselective direct alkylation of azoles via in situ formed alkyliodide

We have developed an efficient, metal-free, convenient and relatively cheap method for iodine-induced direct alkylation of azoles via in situ formed alkyliodide. A series of heterocyclic derivatives are readily prepared under mild conditions in moderate to good yields and high regioselectivity.

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