Visible-light-promoted radical cross-coupling of para-quinone methides with N-substituted anilines: an efficient approach to 2,2-diarylethylamines

Org Biomol Chem. 2020 Feb 7;18(5):860-864. doi: 10.1039/c9ob02600b. Epub 2020 Jan 20.

Abstract

An efficient protocol to access 2,2-diarylethylamines via visible-light-promoted radical reactions of para-quinone methides (p-QMs) with N-alkyl anilines has been disclosed. These reactions feature metal-free, redox-neutral, and mild reaction conditions with wide functional group compatibility.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't