α-Lithiation of 1-Aryl-3,3-dialkyltriazenes and Intramolecular Conversion to Benzylamine and Tetrahydrobenzotriazine Derivatives

An alternative route to benzylamine derivatives is provided by the lithiation of aryltriazenes followed by treatment with an electrophile [Eq. (1)]. The regioselectivity of the reaction can be controlled by means of the substituents X. When the 2- and 6-positions are substituted, tetrahydrobenzotriazines are obtained.