A visible-light-induced chemoselective radical/oxidative addition domino process to access α-chloro and α-alkoxy aryl ketones

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Nov 1;52(89):13105-13108. doi: 10.1039/c6cc07272k.

Abstract

A visible-light-induced radical-triggered chemoselective domino process to access α,α-di-functionalized ketones under mild conditions has been developed. This protocol provides a direct approach to synthesize α-chloro or α-alkoxy aryl ketones based on the electronic properties of the substrates. The reaction can tolerate a variety of functional groups to afford the corresponding products in moderate to good yields.