The Journal of Organic Chemistry· 2016Q2
Photoredox Catalysis in Organic Chemistry
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Short summary
Photoredox catalysis uses visible light to drive chemical reactions by generating reactive intermediates through single-electron transfer, enabling novel reaction mechanisms.
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Key points
- Photoredox catalysis converts visible light into chemical energy via single-electron transfer.
- It generates reactive intermediates that enable new reaction mechanisms.
- Multicatalytic strategies are highlighted for bond formation.
- This approach is key to developing novel reaction pathways in organic chemistry.
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Abstract
In recent years, photoredox catalysis has come to the forefront in organic chemistry as a powerful strategy for the activation of small molecules. In a general sense, these approaches rely on the ability of metal complexes and organic dyes to convert visible light into chemical energy by engaging in single-electron transfer with organic substrates, thereby generating reactive intermediates. In this Perspective, we highlight the unique ability of photoredox catalysis to expedite the development of completely new reaction mechanisms, with particular emphasis placed on multicatalytic strategies that enable the construction of challenging carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
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Field: Organic Chemistry
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