system was found to promote the Csp2–N bond-forming reaction utilizing N-tosylhydrazones and N-H azoles. This process shows functional group tolerance; di-, tri-, and tetrasubstituted N-vinylazoles were obtained in high yields. Under the optimized conditions, the reaction proceeds with high stereoselectivity depending on the nature of the coupling partners.
A new three-component assembly reaction between N-tosylhydrazones, dihalogenated arenes, and various primary and secondary amines was devised, producing nitrogen-containing 1,1'-diarylethylenes in good yields. The two C-C and C-N bonds formed through this coupling have been catalyzed by a single Pd-catalyst in a one-pot fashion.