Visible-light-mediated direct sp(3) C-H amination of benzocyclic amines via α-aminoalkyl radicals by using photoredox catalysts is described here. The obtained N,N-acetals were also successfully applied for carbon-carbon bond forming reactions with carbon nucleophiles. The procedure is suitable for a late-stage modification of C-H bonds to C-C bonds.
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