A general electron donor–acceptor complex for photoactivation of arenes <i>via</i> thianthrenation
Kai Sun, Anzai Shi, Yan Liu, Xiaolan Chen, Panjie Xiang, Xiaotong Wang, Lingbo Qu, Bing Yu
Abstract
General photoactivation of EDA complexes between arylsulfonium salts and 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane was discovered. This practical mode enables the generation of aryl radicals for C–H functionalization of arenes.
Topics & Concepts
Electron acceptorAcceptorElectron donorChemistryPhotochemistryElectronCombinatorial chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisPhysicsCondensed matter physicsQuantum mechanicsRadical Photochemical ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesCatalytic C–H Functionalization Methods