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Catalyst-free visible-light mediated α-alkylation of quinazolines and pyrrolo[2,1-f][1,2,4]triazine

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Quinazolines are found in numerous commercially available drugs. Herein, we report a catalyst-free photochemical approach for the direct alkylation of these N -heterocycles under mild conditions. Additionally, late-stage functionalization of bioactive natural products—including caffeine, quinine derivative and flavone—was successfully achieved. Notably, the protocol also enabled the selective C7-functionalization of the pyrrolo[2,1- f ][1,2,4]triazine core without requiring pre-functionalization, representing the first example of this transformation accomplished through a photochemical process. Using the optimized reaction condition, 17 alkylated heterocycles were prepared in 10-81% yield. • Alkylation of aminoquinazolines and derivatives through a photochemical process • First report of photochemical alkylation in pyrrolo[2,1- f ][1,2,4]triazine • Mild conditions for C-H functionalization in compounds of biological potential

Source: Tetrahedron

DOI: 10.1016/j.tet.2026.135195