Organocatalysis Meets Hydrocarbon Oxyfunctionalization: the Role of <i>N</i>‐Hydroxyimides
Marta A. Andrade, Luísa M. D. R. S. Martins
Abstract
Abstract The merging of organocatalysis and C−H bond oxyfunctionalization has demonstrated to be a powerful approach towards the development of new efficient and selective synthetic protocols. Both research areas have witnessed a tremendous growth over the past two decades, with a high number of studies mainly reporting the use of N ‐hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) and related compounds in the selective oxyfunctionalization of hydrocarbons. Additionally, heterogeneous NHPI‐based systems can provide a green and sustainable perspective for oxidation reactions. Nevertheless, reports related to this latter approach are still scarce and need further scouting in terms of types of supports used. This short review accounts for relevant contributions from 2010 onwards on the use of NHPI‐based systems for hydrocarbon oxyfunctionalization.