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Bariwal J, Van der Eycken E. Harnessing Visible/UV Light for the Activation and/or Functionalization of C-H Bonds: Metal- and Photocatalyst-Free Approach. CHEM REC 2025; 25:e202400227. [PMID: 40072335 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202400227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2024] [Revised: 02/13/2025] [Indexed: 04/13/2025]
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Photosynthesis in plants has inspired photochemical reactions in organic chemistry. Synthetic organic chemists always seek cost-effective, operationally simple, averting the use of toxic and difficult-to-remove metallic catalysts, atom economical, and high product purity in organic reactions. In the last few decades, the use of light as a catalyst in organic reactions has increased exponentially as literature has exploded with examples, particularly by using toxic and expensive metal complexes, photosensitizers like organic dyes, hypervalent iodine, or by using inorganic semiconductors. In this report, we have selected a few interesting examples of photochemical reactions performed without using any metallic catalyst or photosensitizers. These examples use the inherent potential of reactants to utilize light energy to initiate chemical reactions. Our main emphasis is to highlight the structural features in the reactants that can absorb light energy or form an electron donor-acceptor (EDA) complex during the reaction to initiate the photochemical reaction. Considering the high degree of variability in the photochemical reactions, the utmost care has been taken to present the most accurate reaction conditions. A short introductory section on photochemical reactions will act as an anchor that will revolve around the examples discussed and explain the underlying principle of the photochemical reaction mechanism.
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- Jitender Bariwal
- University of Leuven, KU Leuven), LOMAC Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- University of Leuven, KU Leuven), LOMAC Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001, Leuven, Belgium
- Organic Chemistry Department, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, Moscow, 117198, Russia
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Meng J, Zhou Y, Gu J, Deng J, Zheng Q, Ye X, Yao Q. Atmosphere- and Solvent-Controlled Coupling and Acetylation of Phenols Induced by Visible Light. J Org Chem 2023; 88:1855-1859. [PMID: 36695778 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c02470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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A tunable coupling or acetylation of phenol derivatives with diacetyl was enabled through the switch of the atmosphere and solvent induced by visible light under metal-free conditions. Symmetric and asymmetric diphenols or binaphthols were obtained under oxygen in water or 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropanol, whereas phenol acetates were formed under argon in the presence of diacetyl and acetic acid. The possibility to control the chemo- and regioselectivities enriches the synthetic versatility of photoreactions.
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- Jiangtao Meng
- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, Generic Drug Research Center of Guizhou Province, Department of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, 6 Xuefu Road West, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, Generic Drug Research Center of Guizhou Province, Department of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, 6 Xuefu Road West, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, Generic Drug Research Center of Guizhou Province, Department of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, 6 Xuefu Road West, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, Generic Drug Research Center of Guizhou Province, Department of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, 6 Xuefu Road West, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, Generic Drug Research Center of Guizhou Province, Department of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, 6 Xuefu Road West, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, Generic Drug Research Center of Guizhou Province, Department of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, 6 Xuefu Road West, Zunyi 563000, China.,Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China
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Correia JTM, Santos MS, Pissinati EF, da Silva GP, Paixão MW. Recent Advances on Photoinduced Cascade Strategies for the Synthesis of N-Heterocycles. CHEM REC 2021; 21:2666-2687. [PMID: 34288377 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202100160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Over the last decade, visible-light photocatalysis has proved to be a powerful tool for the construction of N-heterocyclic frameworks, important constituents of natural products, insecticides, pharmacologically relevant therapeutic agents and catalysts. This account highlights recent developments and established methods towards the photocatalytic cascades for preparation of different classes of N-heterocycles, giving emphasis on our contribution to the field.
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- José Tiago M Correia
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310 - São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil -, 13565-905
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310 - São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil -, 13565-905
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310 - São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil -, 13565-905
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310 - São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil -, 13565-905
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310 - São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil -, 13565-905
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