ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 6973 - 6980
Published: April 19, 2024
Development
of
photocatalytic
systems
that
facilitate
mechanistically
divergent
steps
in
complex
catalytic
manifolds
by
distinct
activation
modes
can
enable
previously
inaccessible
synthetic
transformations.
However,
multimodal
remain
understudied,
impeding
their
implementation
methodology.
We
report
herein
a
access
to
thiols
directly
merges
the
structural
diversity
carboxylic
acids
with
ready
availability
elemental
sulfur
without
substrate
preactivation.
The
transformation
provides
direct
radical-mediated
segue
one
most
biologically
important
and
synthetically
versatile
organosulfur
functionalities,
whose
accessibility
remains
largely
dominated
two-electron-mediated
processes
based
on
toxic
uneconomical
reagents
precursors.
two-phase
radical
process
is
facilitated
reactivity
acridine
photocatalysis
enables
both
singlet
excited
state
PCET-mediated
decarboxylative
carbon–sulfur
bond
formation
unknown
reductive
disulfur
cleavage
photoinduced
hydrogen
atom
transfer
silane–triplet
system.
study
points
significant
potential
providing
unexplored
directions
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(4), P. 2789 - 2797
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Dearomative
photocycloaddition
of
monocyclic
arenes
is
an
appealing
strategy
for
comprehending
the
concept
"escape
from
flatland".
This
brings
replacement
readily
available
planar
aromatic
hydrocarbon
units
with
a
3D
fused
bicyclic
core
sp3-enriched
carbon
units.
Herein,
we
outline
intermolecular
approach
dearomative
phenols.
In
order
to
circumvent
ground-state
aromaticity
and
construct
conformationally
restrained
building
blocks,
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
were
chosen
as
coupling
partners.
renders
straightforward
access
bicyclo[2.1.1]hexane
unit
cyclic
enone
moiety,
which
further
contributed
synthetic
linchpin
postmodifications.
Mechanistic
experiment
advocates
plausible
onset
both
reactants,
depending
on
redox
potential.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(8), P. 5232 - 5241
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
In
pursuit
of
potent
pharmaceutical
candidates
and
to
further
improve
their
chemical
traits,
small
ring
systems
can
serve
as
a
potential
starting
point.
Small
units
have
the
additional
merit
loaded
strain
at
core,
making
them
suitable
reactants
they
capitalize
on
this
intrinsic
driving
force.
With
introduction
cyclobutenone
strained
precursor
ketene,
photocycloaddition
with
another
unit,
bicyclo[1.1.0]butane
(BCB),
enables
reactivity
both
π-units
in
transient
ketene.
This
double
strain-release
driven
[2π+2σ]-photocycloaddition
promotes
synthesis
diverse
heterobicyclo[2.1.1]hexane
units,
pharmaceutically
relevant
bioisostere.
The
effective
under
catalyst-free
conditions
high
functional
group
tolerance
defines
its
synthetic
utility.
Experimental
mechanistic
studies
density
theory
(DFT)
calculations
suggest
that
takes
place
via
triplet
mechanism.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(14), P. 7309 - 7327
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Oxidative
degradation
is
a
powerful
method
to
degrade
plastics
into
oligomers
and
small
oxidized
products.
While
thermal
energy
has
been
conventionally
employed
as
an
external
stimulus,
recent
advances
in
photochemistry
have
enabled
photocatalytic
oxidative
of
polymers
under
mild
conditions.
This
tutorial
review
presents
overview
degradation,
from
its
earliest
examples
emerging
strategies.
briefly
discusses
the
motivation
development
with
focus
on
underlying
mechanisms.
Then,
we
will
examine
modern
studies
primarily
relevant
catalytic
degradation.
Lastly,
highlight
some
unique
using
unconventional
approaches
for
polymer
such
electrochemistry.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(14), P. 10142 - 10149
Published: March 27, 2024
Saturated
bicyclic
compounds
make
up
a
valuable
class
of
building
blocks
in
the
development
agrochemicals
and
pharmaceuticals.
Here,
we
present
synthesis
borylated
bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes
via
crossed
[2
+
2]-cycloaddition.
Due
to
presence
C–B
bond,
variety
structures
can
be
easily
prepared
that
are
not
accessible
by
other
methods.
Moreover,
rare
photo-ene
reaction
is
also
disclosed,
allowing
for
diastereoselective
trisubstituted
cyclopentanes.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(15), P. 10899 - 10907
Published: April 3, 2024
In
the
long-standing
quest
to
synthesize
fundamental
building
blocks
with
key
functional
group
motifs,
photochemistry
in
recent
past
has
comprehensively
established
its
attractiveness.
Amino
alcohols
are
not
only
functionally
diverse
but
ubiquitous
biologically
active
realm
of
compounds.
We
developed
bench-stable
bifunctional
reagents
that
could
then
access
sparsely
reported
γ-amino
directly
from
feedstock
alkenes
through
energy
transfer
(EnT)
photocatalysis.
A
designed
1,3-linkage
across
is
made
possible
by
intervention
a
radical
Brook
rearrangement
takes
place
downstream
EnT-mediated
homolysis
our
reagent(s).
combination
experimental
mechanistic
investigations
and
detailed
computational
studies
(DFT)
indicates
chain
propagated
reaction
pathway.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(27), P. 18210 - 18217
Published: May 24, 2024
Molecular
rearrangement
occupies
a
pivotal
position
among
fundamental
transformations
in
synthetic
chemistry.
Radical
translocation
has
emerged
as
prevalent
tool,
efficiently
facilitating
the
migration
of
diverse
functional
groups.
In
contrast,
development
di-π-methane
remains
limited,
particularly
terms
cyano
This
is
primarily
attributed
to
energetically
unfavorable
three-membered-ring
transition
state.
Herein,
we
introduce
an
unprecedented
di-π-ethane
enabled
by
energy-transfer
catalysis
under
visible
light
conditions.
innovative
open-shell
boasts
broad
tolerance
toward
range
groups,
encompassing
even
complex
drug
and
natural
product
derivatives.
Overall,
reported
represents
complementary
strategy
radical
catalysis.
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(8), P. 2746 - 2766
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Photocatalysis
is
a
versatile
and
rapidly
developing
field
with
applications
spanning
artificial
photosynthesis,
photo-biocatalysis,
photoredox
catalysis
in
solution
or
supramolecular
structures,
utilization
of
abundant
metals
organocatalysts,
sustainable
synthesis,
plastic
degradation.
In
this
Perspective,
we
summarize
conclusions
from
an
interdisciplinary
workshop
young
principal
investigators
held
at
the
Lorentz
Center
Leiden
March
2023.
We
explore
how
diverse
fields
within
photocatalysis
can
benefit
one
another.
delve
into
intricate
interplay
between
these
subdisciplines,
by
highlighting
unique
challenges
opportunities
presented
each
multidisciplinary
approach
drive
innovation
lead
to
solutions
for
future.
Advanced
collaboration
knowledge
exchange
across
domains
further
enhance
potential
photocatalysis.
Artificial
photosynthesis
has
become
promising
technology
solar
fuel
generation,
instance,
via
water
splitting
CO
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(33), P. 7060 - 7065
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane
(BCP)
heteroaryls
make
up
an
important
class
of
BCP
derivatives
in
drug
discovery.
Herein,
we
report
the
visible-light-mediated
synthesis
cyanoisopropyl
BCP-heteroaryls
motifs
from
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
In
this
study,
a
novel
approach
that
combines
photoinduced
electron
transfer
(ET)
with
hydrogen
atom
(HAT)
has
been
introduced
for
the
selective
β-C(sp3)–H
pyridination
of
carbonyl
compounds.
This
method
is
notable
its
absence
transition
metals
and
ability
to
function
under
benign
reaction
conditions,
resulting
in
range
pyridinated
derivatives
consistently
moderate
good
yields.
The
significance
technique
further
underscored
by
potential
late-stage
functionalization
pharmaceutically
significant
molecules.
Mechanistic
investigations
confirmed
proceeds
via
radical-mediated
pathway.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 1854 - 1941
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Over
the
past
decade,
visible-light-mediated
energy-transfer
(EnT)
catalysis,
particularly
triplet–triplet
(TTEnT)
has
emerged
as
a
mild
and
environmentally
friendly
approach
for
diverse
organic
synthetic
transformations.
In
contrast
to
photoredox
which
typically
requires
sacrificial
electron
donors
or
acceptors
complete
catalytic
cycle,
EnT
photocatalysis
generally
proceeds
with
high
atom
economy
while
minimizing
generation
of
wasteful
byproducts.
Furthermore,
successful
catalysis
is
contingent
upon
precise
control
redox
potentials
both
photocatalysts
substrates,
strategies
are
primarily
influenced
by
triplet
energy
compatibility
between
these
entities.
Considering
growing
importance
photocatalysis,
well
hydrofunctionalization
difunctionalization
reactions
in
synthesis,
this
review
systematically
summarizes
significant
advancements
EnT-enabled
unsaturated
compounds
via
sigma-bond
homolysis
over
decade.
Special
emphasis
placed
on
elucidating
substrate
scopes
mechanistic
scenarios.
Additionally,
discusses
versatile
applications
methodologies
addresses
current
challenges
opportunities
within
evolving
research
field.
This
structured
into
six
main
categories
based
different
types
sigma-bonds
undergoing
homolysis.
These
include
transformations
mediated
1)
N–O
bond
oxime
esters
other
N,O-radical
precursors;
2)
N–S
N-sulfonyl
imines
N,S-radical
3)
chalcogen–chalcogen
disulfides
oxy/thio/selenosulfonates;
4)
C–S
tri/difluoromethylated
sulfinates,
acetylenic
triflones,
arylsulfonium
salts;
5)
C–X
(X
=
halogen)
halides;
6)
acceptors.
Through
providing
theoretical
backgrounds
along
comprehensive
overview
currently
employed
acceptors,
photosensitizers,
contemporary
EnT-induced
compounds,
aims
serve
an
invaluable
resource
future
innovations
rapidly