Photosensitized Anti-Markovnikov Hydroesterification of Unactivated Alkenes

Org Lett. 2023 Jun 16;25(23):4371-4376. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01527. Epub 2023 Jun 5.

Abstract

Hydrofunctionalization of alkenes represents a fundamental strategy in synthetic organic chemistry. Herein, we describe a visible-light-promoted approach for the anti-Markovnikov hydrooxygenation of unactivated alkenes. Our protocol features the utilization of a cost-effective, bench-stable, and easy-to-handle oxime ester as the reagent, enabled by energy-transfer catalysis. This methodology exhibits excellent functional group tolerance and mild reaction conditions, rendering it suitable for the hydroesterification of pharmaceutically relevant molecule-derived alkenes.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes*
  • Catalysis
  • Energy Transfer
  • Esters*
  • Light

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Esters