Electrochemical Oxidative C−H/N−H Coupling between γ‐Lactams and Anilines

Abstract A mild method for the direct C−H/N−H coupling between γ‐lactams and anilines through electrochemical oxidation has been developed. The protocol proceeded smoothly without metal catalysts at room temperature to afford γ‐substituted γ ‐ lactams in good yields. It has been revealed that the quasi‐divided cell which provided high current density on the anode was crucial for this reaction.