Two Types of Cross-Coupling Reactions between Electron-Rich and Electron-Deficient Alkenes Assisted by Nucleophilic Addition Using an Organic Photoredox Catalyst

J Org Chem. 2018 Nov 16;83(22):13625-13635. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.8b02025. Epub 2018 Sep 7.

Abstract

Two types of photoreactions between electronically differentiated donor and acceptor alkenes assisted by nucleophilic addition using an organic photoredox catalyst efficiently afforded 1:1 or 2:1 cross-coupling adducts. A variety of alkenes and alcohols were employed in the photoreaction. Control of the reaction pathway (i.e., the formation of the 1:1 or 2:1 adduct) was achieved by varying the concentration of the alcohol used. Detailed mechanistic studies suggested that the organic photoredox catalyst acts as an effective electron mediator to promote the formation of the cross-coupling adducts.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't