Visible photons for the regioselective nucleophilic ring opening of epoxides
Beatrice Bernardoni, Lorenzo Di Terlizzi, Eirini M. Galathri, Christoforos G. Kokotos, Maurizio Fagnoni, Stefano Protti
Abstract
Herein, we introduce a visible-light promoted green, metal-free method for the regioselective nucleophilic ring opening of epoxides by exploiting arylazo sulfones as PhotoAcid Generators (PAGs).
Topics & Concepts
RegioselectivityNucleophileRing (chemistry)ChemistryVisible spectrumPhotochemistryNucleophilic additionOrganic chemistryCatalysisMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesRadical Photochemical ReactionsClick Chemistry and Applications