Visible-Light-Induced Three-Component 1,2-Alkylpyridylation of Alkenes via a Halogen-Atom Transfer Process

J Org Chem. 2024 Feb 2;89(3):1703-1708. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c02388. Epub 2024 Jan 16.

Abstract

Visible-light-induced three-component 1,2-alkylpyridylation of alkenes with unactivated alkyl iodides and aryl cyanides is reported via a photocatalytic halogen-atom transfer (XAT) strategy. This metal-free protocol utilizes readily available tertiary alkylamine as the terminal reductant to smoothly convert alkyl iodides into the corresponding carbon radical species. The reaction features a broad substrate scope, excellent functional group tolerance, high efficiency, and mild reaction conditions. The practicability of this methodology is further demonstrated in the late-stage difunctionalization of bioactive molecules.