Utilizing a needle as a source of iron in synergistic dual photoredox catalytic generation of alkoxy radicals

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Sep 13;58(73):10241-10244. doi: 10.1039/d2cc03262g.

Abstract

A visible-light mediated alkoxy radical generation is described, which allows for a structurally divergent oxidative C(sp3)-H bond functionalization. This protocol employs a photoredox/iron dual catalysis allowing for an unprecedented chemoselective single-step transformation of alcohol derivatives giving access to two valuable sets of products, tetrahydrofurans and γ-bromoketones, under one set of conditions. Addition of iron, by slow corrosion of a needle, provides superior reaction efficiency as compared to various iron(III) complexes.

MeSH terms

  • Alcohols
  • Catalysis
  • Iron*
  • Light*
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • alkoxyl radical
  • Iron