Visible Light-Enhanced [3 + 2] Cycloaddition of N,N-Disubstituted Hydrazines with Organo-Cyanamides: Access to Polysubstituted 1,2,4-Triazol-3-amines

Visible light-enhanced [3 + 2] cycloaddition of N,N-disubstituted hydrazines with N-cyano-N-aryl-p-toluenesulfonamides is an efficient reaction pathway to polysubstituted 1,2,4-triazol-3-amines. The reaction is performed under mild conditions without the addition of any transition metals. This strategy involves a C(sp3)–H bond activation, a cyano cycloaddition, and the formation of two new C═N bonds. The protocol shows the advantages of good functional group tolerance and broad substrate scope. The late-stage modification experiments provide practical applications in the field of organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.