Photocatalytic carbocarboxylation of styrenes with CO2 for the synthesis of γ-aminobutyric esters

Org Biomol Chem. 2021 Jul 21;19(28):6301-6312. doi: 10.1039/d1ob00866h.

Abstract

Metal-free photoredox-catalyzed carbocarboxylation of various styrenes with carbon dioxide (CO2) and amines to obtain γ-aminobutyric ester derivatives has been developed (up to 91% yield, 36 examples). The radical anion of (2,3,4,6)-3-benzyl-2,4,5,6-tetra(9H-carbazol-9-yl)benzonitrile (4CzBnBN) possessing a high reduction potential (-1.72 V vs. saturated calomel electrode (SCE)) easily reduces both electron-donating and electron-withdrawing group-substituted styrenes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't