Visible Light-Induced Regioselective Cycloaddition of Benzoyl Azides and Alkenes To Yield Oxazolines

J Org Chem. 2019 May 17;84(10):6278-6285. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.9b00568. Epub 2019 Apr 26.

Abstract

Visible light catalysis allows the regioselective synthesis of oxazolines in high yields. The mild photosensitized manifold leverages the intermolecular formation of oxazolines with a wide functional group tolerance on both benzoyl azides and alkenes partners. Mechanistic investigations suggest the sensitization of the azide moiety as the key activation step.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't