Phototriggered Self-Catalyzed Three-Component Minisci Reaction: A Route to β-C(sp3) Heteroarylated Alcohols/Ethers

J Org Chem. 2022 Dec 16;87(24):16794-16806. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c02498. Epub 2022 Nov 25.

Abstract

Herein, a visible-light-triggered photocatalyst-free radical cascade Minisci reaction of heteroarenes, alkenes, and water/alcohols to obtain diverse β-C(sp3) heteroarylated alcohols/ethers has been developed. Achieved under mild and simple conditions, this protocol is scalable and features broad substrate scope and functional group tolerance. Mechanistic studies demonstrate that the heteroarene can be served as a photocatalyst to engage single-electron transfer with persulfate.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alcohols*
  • Alkenes
  • Catalysis
  • Electron Transport
  • Ethers*

Substances

  • Ethers
  • Alcohols
  • Alkenes