Visible-light-induced iron-catalyzed synthesis of <i>N</i>-aryl amides from nitroarenes and chloroalkanes
Qun-Liang Zhang, Wenxin Liu, Yirong Zhou, Fang‐Lin Zhang
Abstract
An unprecedented straightforward reductive amidation of chloroalkanes with nitroarenes was readily accomplished by merging iron catalysis with visible-light photoredox catalysis.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisChemistryVisible spectrumArylPhotoredox catalysisSynergistic catalysisOrganic chemistryCombinatorial chemistryPhotochemistryPhotocatalysisMaterials scienceAlkylOptoelectronicsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesChemical Synthesis and AnalysisChemical Synthesis and Reactions