Scalable electrochemical oxidant-and metal-free dehydrogenative coupling of S–H/N–H

A practical and scalable electrochemical oxidation of S-H and N-H was developed. This oxidant-and catalyst-free electrochemical process enables S-N bond formation with inexpensive nickel electrodes in an undivided cell. This procedure exhibits broad substrate scopes and good functional-group compatibility. A 50 g scale oxidative coupling augurs well for industrial applications.