Fe(NO <sub>3</sub> ) <sub>3</sub> ·9H <sub>2</sub> O-mediated visible-light photocatalysis for the nitration of cyclobutanols: access to functionalized nitrocyclobutenes
Dongfang Jiang, Can Yang, Xinying Man, Xin Li, Haifei Wang, Yunlin Song, Zhenjie Qi
Abstract
O as the nitro source and RFTA as the photocatalyst, showing good functional group tolerance and furnishing the desired products in moderate to excellent yields. Preliminary mechanistic studies suggested that the nitro radical was involved in the reaction process.
Topics & Concepts
NitrationChemistryPhotocatalysisNitroReaction conditionsCatalysisFunctional groupReaction mechanismCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryPhotochemistryNitro compoundRadicalGroup (periodic table)Yield (engineering)Radical Photochemical ReactionsNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsCatalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions