Oxidative Radical Addition–Cyclization of Sulfonyl Hydrazones with Simple Olefins by Binary Acid Catalysis

An unprecedented binary acid accelerated oxidative radical annulation of sulfonyl hydrazones with simple olefins is described. Notably, this method provides a novel oxidative radical cycloaddition for the construction of six-member heterocycles. It offers a rapid and efficient approach to tetrahydropyridazines which are key structural motifs in pharmaceutically active compounds.