Electrochemical Site-Selective Alkylation of Azobenzenes with (Thio)Xanthenes.

Herein, we first report an electrochemical methodology for the site-selective alkylation of azobenzenes with (thio)xanthenes in the absence of any transition metal catalyst or external oxidant. A variety of groups are compatible with this electrochemical alkylation, which furnishes the products in moderate to good yields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]