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Nitrogenation Strategy for the Synthesis of Organic Azides

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Nitrogenation Strategy for the Synthesis of N-containing Compounds

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Organic azides are among the most important structural classes of chemical substances, which are applied to organic synthesis, chemical biology, and materials science. Thus, there is continuing interest in the development of novel methods for the incorporation of a N3 group into organic molecules. Recently, direct C–H and C–C bond azidation have emerged as a straightforward and atom-economic strategy for C–N3 bond formation. This chapter highlights recent advances in this fast growing research area and also includes important pioneering studies in this area.

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Zhang, B., Jiao, N. (2017). Nitrogenation Strategy for the Synthesis of Organic Azides. In: Jiao, N. (eds) Nitrogenation Strategy for the Synthesis of N-containing Compounds. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2813-7_6

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