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• 1602-00-2 bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-diazene 
• 128479-43-6 N-isobutyl-N-(4-chlorophenyl)amine 
• 106-47-8 4-chloro-aniline 
• 100-00-5 4-chlorobenzonitrile 
• 68-12-2 N,N-dimethyl-formamide 

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• 1421276-55-2 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-phenyl-5-chloro-2H-indazole 
• 21650-51-1 (E)-bis(4-chlorophenyl)diazene 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

A Highly Selective Amidation of Azoxybenzenes with Sulfonamides via Rhodium(III)-Catalyzed C-H Activation

A new amidation of azoxybenzenes with sulfonamides catalyzed by a rhodium(III) salt has been developed. This sulfonamidation proceeds efficiently under mild reaction conditions to generate new C-N bonds through C-H bond activation and functionalization, affording the corresponding 2-sulfonamidoazoxybenzenes in good yields with high regioselectivity.

Zr(OH)4-Catalyzed Controllable Selective Oxidation of Anilines to Azoxybenzenes, Azobenzenes and Nitrosobenzenes

The selective oxidation of aniline to metastable and valuable azoxybenzene, azobenzene or nitrosobenzene has important practical significance in organic synthesis. However, uncontrollable selectivity and laborious synthesis of the expensive required catalysts severely hinders the uptake of these reactions in industrial settings. Herein, we have pioneered the discovery of Zr(OH)4 as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst capable of the selective oxidation of aniline, using either peroxide or O2 as oxidant, to selectively obtain various azoxybenzenes, symmetric/unsymmetric azobenzenes, as well as nitrosobenzenes, by simply regulating the reaction solvent, without the need for additives. Mechanistic experiments and DFT calculations demonstrate that the activation of H2O2 and O2 is primarily achieved by the bridging hydroxyl and terminal hydroxyl groups of Zr(OH)4, respectively. The present work provides an economical and environmentally friendly strategy for the selective oxidation of aniline in industrial applications.

Selective Oxidation of Anilines to Azobenzenes and Azoxybenzenes by a Molecular Mo Oxide Catalyst

Aromatic azo compounds, which play an important role in pharmaceutical and industrial applications, still face great challenges in synthesis. Herein, we report a molybdenum oxide compound, [N(C4H9)4]2[Mo6O19] (1), catalyzed selective oxidation of anilines with hydrogen peroxide as green oxidant. The oxidation of anilines can be realized in a fully selectively fashion to afford various symmetric/asymmetric azobenzene and azoxybenzene compounds, respectively, by changing additive and solvent, avoiding the use of stoichiometric metal oxidants. Preliminary mechanistic investigations suggest the intermediacy of highly active reactive and elusive Mo imido complexes.

Convergent Paired Electrochemical Synthesis of Azoxy and Azo Compounds: An Insight into the Reaction Mechanism

A convergent paired electrochemical method was developed for the synthesis of azoxy and azo compounds starting from the corresponding nitroarenes. We propose a unique mechanism for electrosynthesis of azoxy and azo compounds. We find that both anodic and cathodic reactions are responsible for the synthesis of these compounds. The synthesis of azoxy and azo derivatives have been successfully performed in an undivided cell, using carbon rod electrodes, by constant current electrolysis at room temperature.

Catalytic Selective Oxidative Coupling of Secondary N-Alkylanilines: An Approach to Azoxyarene

Azoxyarenes are among important scaffolds in organic molecules. Direct oxidative coupling of primary anilines provides a concise fashion to construct them. However, whether these scaffolds can be prepared from secondary N-alkylanilines is not well explored. Here, we present a catalytic selective oxidative coupling of secondary N-alkylaniline to afford azoxyarene with tungsten catalyst under mild conditions. In addition, azoxy can be viewed as a bioisostere of alkene and amide. Several "azoxyarene analogues" of the corresponding bioactive alkenes and amides showed comparable promising anticancer activities.

Highly selective reduction of nitrobenzenes to azoxybenzenes with a copper catalyst

A convenient protocol for highly selective delivery of azoxybenzenes from reduction of nitrobenzenes was developed by utilizing a copper catalyst. A variety of functional groups and substitution were well tolerated.

Rh(III)-Catalyzed [4 + 1]-Annulation of Azoxy Compounds with Alkynes: A Regioselective Approach to 2H-Indazoles

A rhodium-catalyzed regioselective C-H activation/cyclization of azoxy compounds with alkynes has been disclosed to construct a variety of 2H-indazoles. A [4 + 1]-cycloaddition rather than a normal [4 + 2] mode is observed in the process of cyclative capture along with an oxygen-atom transfer and a C≡C triple bond cleavage. This protocol features a broad substrate scope, a good functional group tolerance, and an exclusive regioselectivity.

Methoxylation and Direct Hydrogenative Coupling of Chloronitrobenzenes in Continuous Flow

A novel continuous flow method for the methoxylation of chloronitrobenzenes was developed. The reaction went smoothly and high yields were achieved under the optimized conditions. Furthermore, up to 76% yield of azoxybenzenes were obtained from the corresponding nitrobenzenes in the presence of NaOH in continuous flow. Compared to batch conditions, the reaction time was significantly shortened, and the chemical waste was reduced obviously.

Oxidation of anilines with hydrogen peroxide and selenium dioxide as catalyst

A variety of substituted anilines are selectively oxidized to afford high yields of azoxyarenes by using 30% hydrogen peroxide and selenium dioxide as catalyst in methanol at room temperature. The oxidation of 4-alkoxyanilines under the same reaction conditions furnishes the corresponding 4-alkoxy-N-(4-nitrophenyl)anilines in reasonable yields, alongside other oxidation byproducts. The structure of 4-methoxy-N-(4-nitrophenyl)aniline is elucidated by X-ray crystal structure analysis. From these results, some general aspects of the reaction pathways of aniline oxidation are discussed.

Oxidation of primary aromatic amines under irradiation with ultrasound and/or microwaves

The oxidation of primary aromatic amines, p-methylaniline, p-ethylaniline and p-chloroaniline to the corresponding azo- and azoxy-compounds has been observed in ultrasound and/or microwaves systems. The individual irradiation of microwaves and its simultaneous irradiation with ultrasound obviously elevate the conversion of amines, as compared with the individual irradiation of ultrasound and the heating in a plain water bath. However, the formation of formamidine resulted in poor selectivity toward azo and azoxy products in the presence of dimethylformamide (DMF). Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.