Photoinduced oxidation of benzylic boronic esters to ketones/aldehydes <i>via</i> α-borylalkyl radicals
Zhijun Wang, Lanfeng Wei, Jichang Liu, Yu Wei, Liang Xu
Abstract
The direct conversion from boronic esters to the carbonyl groups has been realized herein, via the bromine radical and α-borylalkyl radical under visible light.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryRadicalBromineBoronic acidPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryCombinatorial chemistryRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques