Shining light on the nitro group: distinct reactivity and selectivity
Ranjan Jana, Kangkan Pradhan
Abstract
They have also been used as a photolabile protecting group in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology applications. Here, we summarise the recent findings on visible-light-mediated transformations involving nitro-containing organic molecules.
Topics & Concepts
NitroMoietyReactivity (psychology)SelectivityChemistryGroup (periodic table)Combinatorial chemistryOrganic synthesisReduction (mathematics)Organic chemistryCatalysisMathematicsMedicineAlternative medicineAlkylGeometryPathologyRadical Photochemical ReactionsChemical Reactions and MechanismsNanomaterials for catalytic reactions