Light‐Induced Domino and Multicomponent Reactions: How to Reach Molecular Complexity without a Catalyst

P Renzi, J Scarfiello, A Lanfranco… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Achieving high molecular complexity can be not trivial, but the exploitation of domino
reactions provides an atom‐and step‐economical method to reach this target. Over the past …

Blue‐Light Irradiated Mn(0)‐Catalyzed Hydroxylation and C(sp3)−H Functionalization of Unactivated Alkanes with C(sp2)−H Bonds of Quinones for Alkylated …

R Kumar Jha, K Rohilla, S Jain… - … A European Journal, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Site‐selective C (sp3)− H functionalization of unreactive hydrocarbons is always
challenging due to its inherited chemical inertness, slightly different reactivity of various C …

Synthesis of Acylhydroquinones through Visible-Light-Mediated Hydroacylation of Quinones with α-Keto Acids

B Ma, Y Gong, Y Long, Z Chen, Y Yuan… - The Journal of Organic …, 2024 - ACS Publications
A mild and eco-friendly visible-light-induced protocol for the hydroacylation of quinones with
α-keto acids has been developed. In the absence of any catalyst or additive, the …

Visible Light Mediated Cyclization of Ynones for the Synthesis of 3‐Alkyl N‐Fused Indoles via Csp3−H Bond Functionalization

P Xu, W Han, Y Zhou, HY Xiong, SF Ni… - Advanced Synthesis & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
A visible‐light induced approach has enabled the synthesis of 3‐alkyl indole from ynones
via Csp3− H bond functionalization. This protocol proceeded under base‐free conditions …

Transition-Metal-and Photocatalyst-Free Photoinduced Formation of Carbon–Pnictogen (–N,–P) Bonds

R Bhanja, SK Bera, P Mal - Synthesis, 2024 - thieme-connect.com
Pnictogens, classified within group 15 elements, play a pivotal role in the constitution of a
diverse array of drug molecules, natural products, and functional materials. Recent research …

2, 3-Difunctionalization of Quinones: A Gold-Catalyzed Cascade Approach for Trifluoromethyl-Amination or Sulfoximination

A Sharma, V Govande, S Mahajan… - Chemical …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
A simple one-pot domino protocol has been demonstrated for cascade trifluoromethyl-
amination/sulfoximination of quinones using a Gold (I) catalyzed multicomponent strategy …

Benzeneseleninic Acids (BSA) and Photocatalysis: An Alternative Duo for the Synthesis of 3‐Selanylindoles

GT Quadros, SP de Medeiros… - Asian Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
A novel eco‐friendly methodology for the synthesis of 3‐selanylindoles has been
established, circumventing the requirement for transition metal catalysis, strong oxidants and …

Copper-catalyzed direct oxidative amination of maleimides and quinones with formamides in the presence of an oxidant KIO3

Y Dong, ZZ Peng, L Chen, YQ Lin, MF Lan, CM Wu… - Tetrahedron, 2024 - Elsevier
A facile, efficient, and practical method for copper-catalyzed direct amination of maleimides
and quinones with formamides in the presence of an oxidant KIO 3 has been developed. It …

Direct Functionalization of para‐Quinones: A Historical Review and New Perspectives

R Kumar Jha, S Kumar - European Journal of Organic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The direct functionalization of quinones has always fascinated research communities due to
their biological and redox activities and subsequent application. Quinone motifs play a vital …

Metal‐Free C(sp2)−H Functionalization of Cyclopentene‐1,3‐dione: A Greener Approach for C−N and C−O Bond Formation using Sodium Azide

S Dubey, M Sau, S Roy, S Mandal, G Sahoo… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This article proposes a milder approach for C (sp2=− H functionalization of 2, 2‐disubstituted
cyclopentene‐1, 3‐dione via formal 1° amination utilizing water as a solvent. In addition, this …