Abstract: Here, we realize a regulable cross-coupling reaction using alcohols as alkylating reagents to functionalize benzothiazoles. Two types of cross-coupling products are obtained with the highest isolated yields of up to 99% and 90% for alkyl- and acetyl-derived benzothiazoles, respectively, which opens up a broad research prospect for expanding alcohols as alkylating reagents.

Z. T. Pan, X. K. Qi, Q. Xiao, X. W. Liang, J. J. Zhong, J. X. Jian*, Q. X. Tong*, Regulable cross-coupling of alcohols and benzothiazoles via a noble-metal-free photocatalyst under visible light, Chem. Commun., 2022, 58, 8810-8813. （中科院二区, IF = 6.065）

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/CC/D2CC03234A.