ELECTROCHEMICAL ALKYLATION OF 2,2'-DIPYRIDYLAMINE

A method was developed for preparation of alkyl-(2,2′-dipyridyl) amines, consisting of the reaction of alkyl halides with the N anion electrochemically generated from 2,2′-dipyridylamine. The alkylation occurs regiospecifically, and CH2Cl2 can also be used as the methylating agent. Complexes of alkyl-(2,2′-dipyridyl)-amines with Pd(2+) and Cu(2+) salts were obtained.