Neutral eosin Y-derived photoexcited states have been found to serve as photoacids and direct hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) catalysts in the activation of glycals and C-H bonds, respectively. These studies pave the way for further use of eosin Y in photochemical synthesis.
Keywords: C−H functionalization; eosin Y; hydrogen atom transfer; photoacids; photoredox catalysis.
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