Recent advances in the chemistry of aryltriazene

Triazene is one of the most versatile building blocks in organic synthesis. Generally, it is viewed as a safe equivalent of diazonium salt, thus immediately finding numerous applications in preparative chemistry and medicinal chemistry. Besides, it can be used as a removable directing group in C-H functionalization or play a smart role as a precursor for aryl cation/radical generation. In this review, we will highlight recent noteworthy developments in this field.

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Triazene is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, finding applications in preparative chemistry and medicinal chemistry as a safe equivalent of diazonium salt. It can also be used as a removable directing group in C-H functionalization or as a precursor for aryl cation/radical generation. This review highlights recent noteworthy developments in this field.