Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry· 2025Q2
Fe(NO 3 ) 3 ·9H 2 O-mediated visible-light photocatalysis for the nitration of cyclobutanols: access to functionalized nitrocyclobutenes
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A new visible-light photocatalytic method uses Fe(NO 3 ) 3 ·9H 2 O to nitrate cyclobutanols, yielding functionalized nitrocyclobutenes in moderate to excellent yields.
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Key points
- Visible-light photocatalysis enables the nitration of cyclobutanols using Fe(NO 3 ) 3 ·9H 2 O.
- Oxygen (O 2 ) serves as the nitro source in this reaction.
- The process yields functionalized nitrocyclobutenes with moderate to excellent yields (up to 91%).
- The reaction demonstrates good tolerance for various functional groups.
- Mechanistic studies suggest a nitro radical intermediate.
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Abstract
O as the nitro source and RFTA as the photocatalyst, showing good functional group tolerance and furnishing the desired products in moderate to excellent yields. Preliminary mechanistic studies suggested that the nitro radical was involved in the reaction process.
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