Electrochemical oxidative transamidation of tertiary amines with N -acyl imides to access amide compounds

A novel and efficient electrochemical oxidative transamidation of tertiary amines with N-acyl imides is described. This protocol is environmentally friendly and ease to handle as tertiary amines are used as surrogates for secondary amines. The C-N bond of tertiary amines is cleaved, preparing amide compounds in a facile approach with 29 examples in 11–80% yields.