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A metal-free, three-component process for the C2-func- tionalization of N-alkylated imidazoles is reported The multicom- ponent manifold operates under 'on water' conditions through the formation of a water-stable (permanent) nucleophilic imidazole car- bene (imidazolium ylide). Whereas the incorporated vinyl ether functionality is a convenient handle for further chemical manipula- tion of the functionalized heterocycle (complexity generation), the use of water as the reaction media gives it a bonus of added benefits in terms of safety, bench-friendly processing and environmental care. |