A case of chain propagation: α-aminoalkyl radicals as initiators for aryl radical chemistry
Timothée Constantin, Fabio Juliá, Nadeem S. Sheikh, Daniele Leonori
Abstract
Aminoalkyl radicals can be used as both initiators and chain-carriers for the conversion of aryl halides into the corresponding radicals. This approach by-passes the requirement for strongly reducing photocatalysts.
Topics & Concepts
RadicalChemistryArylAryl radicalHalideChain reactionPhotochemistryChain (unit)Chain propagationChain terminationPolymer chemistryCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryRadical polymerizationPolymerPolymerizationAlkylPhysicsAstronomyRadical Photochemical ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesCatalytic C–H Functionalization Methods