Facile, catalyst-free cascade synthesis of sulfonyl guanidines via carbodiimide coupling with amines.

An expeditious catalyst-free cascade coupling of N,N-dibromoarylsulfonamides with isonitriles and amines via carbodiimide intermediates has been developed. The protocol represents an elegant pathway for sulfonyl guanidines at room temperature within a short time with high yields and wide substrate scope. The carbodiimide intermediate could also be isolated in an appreciable yield.