Metal-free photocleavage of the C(non-acyl)–S bond of thioesters for regioselective pyridylthioesterification of styrenes
Qi Wu, You-Hui Zhao, Lu-Lu Chai, Haiyan Li, Hong‐Xi Li, Hong-Xi Li, Hong-Xi Li
Abstract
We reported visible-light-promoted cleavage of the C(pyridyl)–S bond of S -2-pyridyl thioesters for highly regioselective pyridylthioesterification of styrenes via HNEt 2 -traceless-assisted formation of electron donor–acceptor complexes.
Topics & Concepts
RegioselectivityChemistryBond cleavageCleavage (geology)MetalAcceptorVisible spectrumPhotochemistryPolymer chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisGeotechnical engineeringEngineeringOptoelectronicsPhysicsCondensed matter physicsFracture (geology)Sulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesRadical Photochemical ReactionsChemical Synthesis and Reactions