Cobalt/Photoredox Dual-Catalyzed Cross-Radical Coupling of Alkenes via Hydrogen Atom Transfer and Homolytic Substitution
Yuto Yamaguchi, Yuuki Hirata, Kosuke Higashida, Tatsuhiko Yoshino, Shigeki Matsunaga
Abstract
Cobalt-catalyzed metal hydride hydrogen atom transfer (MHAT) in combination with photoredox catalysis has emerged as a powerful synthetic method, owing to its redox nature and applicability to various radical precursors. Herein, we describe a cross-radical coupling reaction under cobalt/photoredox dual catalysis. MHAT and homolytic substitution (S H 2) processes enabled Markovnikov-selective hydrobenzylation of di/trisubstituted alkenes, affording products with a quaternary carbon center in a redox-neutral manner.
Topics & Concepts
HomolysisChemistryCobaltCatalysisPhotochemistryHydrogen atomPhotoredox catalysisRadicalHydrideRedoxCoupling reactionHydrogenOrganic chemistryAlkylPhotocatalysisRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques