Multicomponent Bifunctionalization of Methyl Ketones Enabled by Heterogeneous Catalysis and Solar Photocatalysis in Water
Jun Xu, Lei He, Chenfeng Liang, Xiaoguang Yue, Yani Ouyang, Pengfei Zhang
Abstract
Herein, a novel and green multicomponent transformation for the α-bifunctionalization of methyl ketones enabled by heterogeneous catalysis and solar photocatalysis has been described. This reaction is performed in water and under an air atmosphere, affording the corresponding products in a moderate-to-good yield. Our transformation shows a successful combination of heterogeneous catalysis and solar photocatalysis, giving a sustainable and practical alternative for the modification of ketone derivatives.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisCatalysisHeterogeneous catalysisKetoneYield (engineering)ChemistryGreen chemistryNanotechnologyChemical engineeringMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryReaction mechanismMetallurgyEngineeringCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesAsymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis