Cobaltaelectro-Catalyzed Oxidative C-H/N-H Activation with 1,3-Diynes by Electro-Removable Hydrazides.

An efficient electro-oxidative C-H/N-H activation with 1,3-diynes has been achieved with a robust earth-abundant cobalt catalyst. The electrochemical C-H functionalization was accomplished with ample scope and remarkable functional group compatibility in a simple undivided cell. This protocol avoids the utilization of stoichiometric and cost-intensive chemical oxidants in C-H activation, thus forming hydrogen as the only byproduct.