Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Platform
chemicals
obtained
from
biomass
will
play
an
important
role
in
chemical
industry.
Already
existing
compounds
or
not
yet
established
are
produced
this
renewable
feedstock.
Using
photochemical
reactions
as
sustainable
method
for
the
conversion
of
matter
furthermore
permits
to
develop
processes
that
interesting
ecological
and
economical
point
view.
Furans
levoglucosenone
thus
carbohydrate
containing
biomass.
Photochemical
rearrangements,
photooxygenation
photocatalytic
radical
can
be
carried
out
with
such
compounds.
Also,
sugars
pentoses
hexoses
more
easily
transformed
into
heterocyclic
target
when
used.
Lignin
is
source
aromatic
vanillin.
Photocycloaddition
these
alkenes
use
light
supported
multicomponent
yield
molecules.
Dyes,
surfactants
possessing
a
high
degree
molecular
diversity
complexity
have
been
synthesized
key
steps.
Alkenes
platform
also
by
fermentation
processes,
example,
cyanobacteria
using
biological
photosynthesis.
Such
well
terpenes
may
further
yielding,
precursors
jet
fuels.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(18), P. 5278 - 5305
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
summarizes
the
latest
methodological
advances
in
photocatalytic
C(sp
3
)–H
functionalization,
with
a
particular
emphasis
on
formation
of
C–P,
C–B,
C–S
bonds,
etc
.,
and
some
prominent
efforts
asymmetric
C–H
functionalization.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 4665 - 4680
Published: March 5, 2025
Transition
metal
catalysis
is
an
indispensable
tool
for
organic
synthesis
that
has
been
harnessed,
modulated,
and
perfected
many
decades
by
careful
selection
of
centers
ligands,
giving
rise
to
synthetic
methods
with
unparalleled
efficiency
chemoselectivity.
Recent
developments
have
demonstrated
how
light
irradiation
can
also
be
recruited
as
a
powerful
dramatically
alter
the
outcome
catalytic
reactions,
providing
access
innovative
pathways
remarkable
potential.
In
this
context,
adoption
photochemical
conditions
mainstream
strategy
drive
reactions
unveiled
exciting
opportunities
exploit
rich
excited-state
framework
transition
metals
applications.
This
Perspective
examines
advances
in
application
complexes
standalone
photocatalysts,
exploiting
innate
reactivity
their
excited
states
beyond
common
use
photoredox
catalysts.
An
account
relevant
examples
dissected
provide
discussion
on
electronic
reorganization,
orbitals
involved,
associated
different
types
states.
analysis
aims
practitioners
fundamental
principles
guiding
strategies
understand,
design,
apply
light-activation
homogeneous
synthesis.
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(33), P. 6650 - 6664
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Titanium,
as
an
important
transition
metal,
has
garnered
extensive
attention
in
both
industry
and
academia
due
to
its
excellent
mechanical
properties,
corrosion
resistance,
unique
reactivity
organic
synthesis.
In
the
field
of
photocatalysis,
titanium-based
compounds
such
titanium
dioxide
(TiO
ChemPlusChem,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Accurate
determination
of
dielectric
properties
and
surface
characteristics
two-dimensional
(2D)
perovskite
nanosheets,
produced
by
chemical
exfoliation
layered
perovskites,
is
often
hindered
agent
residues
such
as
tetrabutylammonium
(TBA).
This
study
investigated
the
effect
ultraviolet
(UV)
light
exposure
duration
on
removal
TBA
from
2D
Ca2NaNb4O13
-
nanosheets
deposited
silicon
substrates
via
Langmuir-Blodgett
method
using
atomic
force
microscopy
(AFM).
Nanoscale
adhesion
forces
between
AFM
tips
nanofilms
exposed
to
UV
for
3,
12,
18,
24
hours
were
measured.
Nanofilms
12
showed
significant
heterogeneity
in
compared
control
not
UV.
improved
after
18
reached
maximum
homogeneity
at
hours.
A
noticeable
decrease
indicated
a
reduction
hours,
with
further
observed
The
most
probable
those
3
1.6-fold
2.0-fold
higher,
respectively,
Similarly,
roughness
peaked
then
decreased
longer
exposure,
resulting
smoother
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 14, 2025
The
bromination
of
cubane
1,4-diester
is
described
for
the
first
time.
versatility
C-Br
bond
forging
C-S
and
C-C
bonds
was
demonstrated.
fluorosulfonylation
reaction
allowed
entry
in
click
chemistry
illustrated
with
nucleophiles,
electrophiles,
alkynes.
grafting
appendages
amino
acids
dipeptides,
enabling
discrimination
diesters
via
cyclization
into
"fused
cubane-lactam"
structures.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 22, 2025
Photochemical
transformations
continue
to
serve
as
powerful
synthetic
tools
for
rapid
chemical
synthesis
and
diversification.
Recent
developments
in
photoredox
photochemical
reactivity
have
captured
the
attention
of
researchers
a
wide
array
disciplines,
where
many
new
applications
these
reactions
been
reported.
We
disclose
use
strategies
modern
approach
natural
product
that
leverages
inherent
radicals
platform
constructing
complex
scaffolds.
demonstrate
this
an
iterative
synthesis,
offering
novel
tactics,
mild
conditions,
operationally
simple
procedures
construct
three
stemoamide
alkaloids
shortest
sequences
date.
The
key
disconnection
involves
both
oxidative
reductive
capabilities
acridinium
catalyst
forge
densely
functionalized
tetrahydrofuran
ring
via
polar
radical
crossover
cycloaddition.
resultant
butyrolactone
serves
handle
cycloaddition
unique
oxaspirocyclic
butenolide.
Finally,
late-stage
heteroarene
transmutation
provides
linchpin
intermediate
used
access
alkaloids.
efficiency
syntheses
exemplifies
power
while
also
demonstrating
departure
from
traditional
disconnections
shedding
light
on
type
art.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Deuterated
compounds
used
in
drug
discovery
and
live-cell
imaging
have
recently
gained
the
attention
of
various
scientific
fields.
Although
hydrogen-deuterium
(H/D)
exchange
reactions
are
straightforward
deuteration
methods,
achieving
perfect
chemoselectivity
is
challenging.
We
report
highly
chemoselective
α-thio
C(sp3)-H
bonds
using
a
thioxanthone
or
anthraquinone
organic
photocatalyst
bearing
an
aromatic
ketone
skeleton
D2O
as
inexpensive
deuterium
source
under
390
nm
irradiation.
Notably,
incorporation
at
α-positions
O/N
atoms,
benzylic
positions,
rings
was
not
observed.
The
present
accomplished
via
single
electron
transfer
mechanism
between
S-containing
substrates,
proven
by
laser-induced
time-resolved
transient
absorption
spectroscopic
measurements.
Furthermore,
proposed
method
could
be
applied
to
including
pharmaceuticals
biologically
active
with
high
regioselectivities.
available
deuterated
novel
alkylation
reagents
for
future
materials
Raman
were
also
demonstrated.