Organophotoredox-Catalyzed Formation of Alkyl–Aryl and −Alkyl C–S/Se Bonds from Coupling of Redox-Active Esters with Thio/Selenosulfonates
Yue Dong, Peng Ji, Yueteng Zhang, Changqing Wang, Meng Xiang, Wei Wang
Abstract
A mild organophotoredox synthetic protocol for forming a Csp3–S/Se bond by reacting widespread redox-active esters with thio/selenosulfonates has been developed. The power of the synthetic manifold is fueled by an unprecedented broad substrate scope and wide functional group tolerance.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryThio-AlkylArylRedoxFunctional groupSubstrate (aquarium)CatalysisCoupling reactionCombinatorial chemistryMedicinal chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryGeologyPolymerOceanographySulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesOrganoselenium and organotellurium chemistryRadical Photochemical Reactions