Photochemical regioselective C–H arylation of imidazo[1,2-<i>a</i>]pyridine derivatives using chlorophyll as a biocatalyst and diazonium salts
Ali Moazzam, Sara Moghadam Farid, Nima Khaleghi, Naeimeh Alizadeh, Mohammad Mahdavi
Abstract
This communication describes the development of a mild method for the arylation of imidazo[1,2- a ]pyridine with diazonium salt derivatives and using chlorophyll as a biocatalyst via visible-light catalysis.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryRegioselectivityPyridineBiocatalysisPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisReaction mechanismRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques