Synthesis of CF 3 -Substituted Alkylamines, 1,2-Bisazoles, and 1,4,5,6-Tetrahydro-1,2,4-triazines from Newly Designed Tetrazole-Activated Trifluoromethyl Alkenes.

A new class of Michael acceptor, tetrazolyl-trifluoromethyl alkenes, has been discovered. They readily undergo Michael-type addition instead of addition-elimination reaction with aliphatic amines and azoles to furnish β-trifluoromethyl alkylamines and CF 3 -substituted 1,2-bisazole derivatives, respectively. Additionally, some of the products are capable of engaging in microwave-assisted intramolecular denitrogenative annulation, leading to the formation of CF 3 -substituted 1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-1,2,4-triazines that are otherwise difficult to access by other methodologies.