Direct acylcyanation of aryl alkenes by dual photoredox and copper catalysis
Chun‐Lin Dong, Zhi Guan, Yan‐Hong He
Abstract
A mild and effective method for the direct acylcyanation of aryl alkenes with aroyl chlorides and trimethylsilyl cyanide (TMSCN) by merging photoredox and copper catalysis is described.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryArylCopperTrimethylsilyl cyanidePhotoredox catalysisCatalysisCyanideDual (grammatical number)Dual roleOrganic chemistryCombinatorial chemistryPhotochemistryPhotocatalysisAlkylArtLiteratureRadical Photochemical ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesCatalytic C–H Functionalization Methods