Bringing amines back into aziridination

Aziridines — three-membered nitrogen-containing heterocycles — are important synthetic targets, but _N_-alkyl aziridines are difficult to synthesize. Now, an electrochemical method,

involving a dicationic intermediate, enables the coupling of alkenes and amines. Access through your institution Buy or subscribe This is a preview of subscription content, access via your

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