Photoredox-catalyzed dicarbofunctionalization of styrenes with amines and CO<sub>2</sub>: a convenient access to γ-amino acids
Bo Zhang, Yaping Yi, Zhong‐Qian Wu, Chao Chen, Chanjuan Xi
Abstract
Visible-light-mediated regioselective carbocarboxylation of styrenes using CO<sub>2</sub> and amines to generate important γ-amino acids has been realized by photocatalysis.
Topics & Concepts
RegioselectivityCatalysisAmino acidPhotocatalysisChemistryPhotoredox catalysisVisible spectrumOrganic chemistryCombinatorial chemistryPhotochemistryMaterials scienceBiochemistryOptoelectronicsCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisRadical Photochemical ReactionsCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts