Visible-Light-Driven Decarboxylative Alkylation of C-H Bond Catalyzed by Dye-Sensitized Semiconductor

Org Lett. 2018 Jun 1;20(11):3225-3228. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b01077. Epub 2018 May 21.

Abstract

A decarboxylative alkylation of benzylic C(sp3)-H bonds of N-aryl tetrahydroisoquinolines under the irradiation of blue light is reported, featuring a broad substrate scope, low cost, heavy-metal-free, and mild conditions. A preliminary mechanistic study indicated that radical intermediates are involved during the course of the reaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't