Iron-catalyzed direct C–N bond formation between imidazoles and benzylic hydrocarbons is described. The reaction utilizes an inexpensive iron catalyst–oxidant system that is suitable for the coupling of a range of benzylic C–H bonds with various imidazoles.
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