Photoacid-catalyzed acetalization of carbonyls with alcohols
Jason Saway, Abigail F. Pierre, Joseph J. Badillo
Abstract
In this report, we demonstrate that visible light photoactivation of 6-bromo-2-naphthol facilitates the photoacid-catalyzed acetalization of carbonyls with alcohols.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCatalysisPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryCombinatorial chemistryRadical Photochemical ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesOxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions