The invention discloses a high-efficiency and environment-friendly electrochemical method which is used for synthesizing a 4-(iodomethyl)-1-phenyl-3-toluenesulfonyl
imidazolidine-2-
ketone derivative. The invention further discloses a preparation method of the 4-(iodomethyl)-1-phenyl-3-toluenesulfonyl
imidazolidine-2-
ketone derivative. Aiming at the problems of tedious steps, harsh conditions, serious
pollution and the like of the traditional synthesis method, the method disclosed by the invention takes an alkenyl
urea compound which is easy to obtain as a
raw material, and realizes efficient synthesis of a target product through a one-step electrochemical
iodine cyclization reaction under a mild condition. According to the method, the active
iodine species are generated in situ by utilizing an electrochemical means, expensive or toxic reagents are not needed, and the environmental
pollution and the synthesis cost are remarkably reduced. The reaction is carried out at normal temperature and normal pressure, the operation is simple and easy to control, and the method has wide substrate applicability. By optimizing
reaction conditions, efficient selective synthesis of a target product can be realized. The method has the remarkable advantages of no need of high temperature and
high pressure, green and environment-friendly reagents, simple reaction steps and clear product structure. Experimental results show that the method can efficiently synthesize various 4-(iodomethyl)-1-phenyl-3-toluenesulfonyl
imidazolidine-2-
ketone derivatives, has a good application prospect, and provides a new way for development of related drugs and functional materials. In conclusion, the invention provides a novel strategy with great potential for green synthesis of the imidazolidine-2-ketone compound.