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Review
. 2022 Jan 26;122(2):1925-2016.
doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00311. Epub 2021 Sep 29.

Photoredox-Catalyzed C-H Functionalization Reactions

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Review

Photoredox-Catalyzed C-H Functionalization Reactions

Natalie Holmberg-Douglas et al. Chem Rev. .

Abstract

The fields of C-H functionalization and photoredox catalysis have garnered enormous interest and utility in the past several decades. Many different scientific disciplines have relied on C-H functionalization and photoredox strategies including natural product synthesis, drug discovery, radiolabeling, bioconjugation, materials, and fine chemical synthesis. In this Review, we highlight the use of photoredox catalysis in C-H functionalization reactions. We separate the review into inorganic/organometallic photoredox catalysts and organic-based photoredox catalytic systems. Further subdivision by reaction class─either sp2 or sp3 C-H functionalization─lends perspective and tactical strategies for use of these methods in synthetic applications.

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The authors declare no competing financial interest.

Figures

Scheme 1.
Scheme 1.
Table of Common Photoredox Catalysts, Abbreviations, and Excited-State Redox Values (vs SCE),,,
Scheme 2.
Scheme 2.
A General Mechanism of a Photoredox-Mediated Minisci-Type Radical Addition into Heteroarenes with a Sacrificial Reductant
Scheme 3.
Scheme 3.
Intramolecular Heteroaryl C–H Alkylation
Scheme 4.
Scheme 4.
Scope of the Intermolecular Heteroaryl C–H Alkylation using Ir(ppy)3 with Respect to the Heteroarene
Scheme 5.
Scheme 5.
Scope of Alkyl Bromides for an Intermolecular Heteroaryl C–H Alkylation Using Ir(ppy)3
Scheme 6.
Scheme 6.
Alkylation of Aniline Derivatives through α-Bromoketones as sp3 Carbon-Centered Radical Precursors
Scheme 7.
Scheme 7.
Dimeric Gold Complexes in Heteroaryl C–H Functionalizations with Alkyl Bromides
Scheme 8.
Scheme 8.
Heteroaryl C–H Fluoroalkylation
Scheme 9.
Scheme 9.
Mechanism of (Hetero)arene C–H Trifluoromethylation Using Sulfonyl Chlorides as Carbon-Centered Radical Precursors
Scheme 10.
Scheme 10.
Scope of (Hetero)aryl C–H Trifluoromethylation Using Trifluoromethyl Sulfonyl Chloride
Scheme 11.
Scheme 11.
Trifluoromethyl Radical Addition/Cascade of Arylpropiolates for the Synthesis of Coumarin Derivatives
Scheme 12.
Scheme 12.
α-Heteroarylation of Ethers through the Generation of α-Oxy Radicals
Scheme 13.
Scheme 13.
Minisci-Type C–H Functionalization Using Alcohols as Coupling Partners
Scheme 14.
Scheme 14.
Mechanism of Minisci-Type C–H Functionalization Using Alcohols as Coupling Partners
Scheme 15.
Scheme 15.
Mechanistic Support for a Spin-Centered Shift in the Minisci-Type C–H Functionalization Using Alcohols as Coupling Partners
Scheme 16.
Scheme 16.
Hydroxymethylation of (Hetero)arenes
Scheme 17.
Scheme 17.
Heteroaryl C–H Functionalization Using Carboxylic Acids as Carbon-Centered Radical Precursors
Scheme 18.
Scheme 18.
Peroxides Serving as Carbon-Centered Radical Precursors for a Minisci-Type C–H Functionalization
Scheme 19.
Scheme 19.
Mechanism for the Minisci-Type C–H Functionalization Using Acylperoxides as Radical Precursors
Scheme 20.
Scheme 20.
Decarboxylative C–H Functionalization for the Synthesis of Oxindoles
Scheme 21.
Scheme 21.
C–H Trifluoromethylation with Perfluoroarene Iodine(III) Trifluoroacetates as the Trifluoromethyl Radical Source
Scheme 22.
Scheme 22.
Addition of α-Amino Radicals in a Minisci-Type C–H Functionalization Reactions
Scheme 23.
Scheme 23.
Mechanism for an Asymmetric Minisci-Type Radical Addition of α-Amino Radicals
Scheme 24.
Scheme 24.
Scope of the Asymmetric Minisci-Type Radical Addition of α-Amino Radicals
Scheme 25.
Scheme 25.
General Mechanism for the C–H Functionalization of Heteroarenes by Aryl Radicals Accessed via Aryldiazoniums
Scheme 26.
Scheme 26.
Early Reports of C–H Cyclization through Aryl Diazoniums
Scheme 27.
Scheme 27.
Dual Palladium-Photoredox-Catalyzed Intermolecular C–H Functionalization Using Aryl Diazoniums
Scheme 28.
Scheme 28.
Mechanism of the Dual Palladium/Photoredox-Catalyzed Intermolecular C–H Functionalization Using Aryl Diazoniums
Scheme 29.
Scheme 29.
C–H Functionalization Using Aryl Diazoniums in Water
Scheme 30.
Scheme 30.
Diaryliodonium as Aryl Radical Precursors for (Hetero)aryl C–H Functionalization
Scheme 31.
Scheme 31.
Three-Component 1,2-Diarylation of Styrenes with Aryl Diazoniums as Radical Precursors
Scheme 32.
Scheme 32.
Pyridinium Salts as Radical Precursors for (Hetero)aryl C–H Functionalization
Scheme 33.
Scheme 33.
Sulfonyl Chlorides as Aryl Radical Precursors in a Cascade C–H Functionalization Reaction
Scheme 34.
Scheme 34.
C2 Arylation of Heteroarenes using Sulfonyl Chlorides
Scheme 35.
Scheme 35.
Aryl Halides as Aryl Radical Precursors for (Hetero)arene C–H Functionalizations
Scheme 36.
Scheme 36.
Generation of Vinylic Radicals in a Cascade C–H Functionalization Reaction for the Synthesis of Polycylic Heteroarenes
Scheme 37.
Scheme 37.
Minisci-Type Acylation Using Acyl Radicals
Scheme 38.
Scheme 38.
Dual Palladium and Photoredox Catalysis for C–H Acylation of Indoles
Scheme 39.
Scheme 39.. Site Selectivity for C–H Acylation of Pyridinium Saltsa
aConditions: 1.0 mol % [Ir(dF(CF3)ppy)2bpy]PF6, 1.2 equiv NaOAc, DCE, bLED
Scheme 40.
Scheme 40.
Mechanism for C2-Selective C–H Acylation of Pyridinium Salts
Scheme 41.
Scheme 41.
Dual Nickel and Photoredox Catalysis for a C–H Acylation Using Carboxylic Acids
Scheme 42.
Scheme 42.
Synthesis of Fluorenones by a Pschorr-like Acyl Radical Cyclization
Scheme 43.
Scheme 43.
Cascade Acyl Radical Addition to Amides for the Synthesis of 2-Oxoindoles
Scheme 44.
Scheme 44.
Alkynes as Acyl Radical Precursors in a C–H Acylation of Heteroarenes
Scheme 45.
Scheme 45.
General Mechanism for the Addition of a Nitrogen-Centered Radical to Aromatics
Scheme 46.
Scheme 46.
N-Acyloxyphthalimides as Nitrogen-Centered Radical Precursors for C–H Functionalization
Scheme 47.
Scheme 47.
Other Nitrogen-Centered Radical Precursors for Photoredox Catalyzed (Hetero)aryl C–H Functionalization
Scheme 48.
Scheme 48.
Alkyl Amines as Nitrogen-Centered Radical Precursors for C–H Functionalization
Scheme 49.
Scheme 49.
Synthesis of Phenanthridinones and Quinolinones through the Intramolecular Addition of a Nitrogen-Centered Radical
Scheme 50.
Scheme 50.
Synthesis of Substituted Pyridines through an Intramolecular Addition of a Nitrogen-Centered Radical
Scheme 51.
Scheme 51.
Benzoyloxylation through an Oxygen-Centered Radical
Scheme 52.
Scheme 52.
Synthesis of Benzothiazoles from the Addition of a Sulfur-Centered Radical to an Aryl C–H
Scheme 53.
Scheme 53.
External Oxidant-Free Variant of the Sulfur-Centered Radical Cyclization for the Synthesis of Benzothiazoles
Scheme 54.
Scheme 54.
Mechanism for the Synthesis of Benzothiazoles through Sulfur-Centered Radicals
Scheme 55.
Scheme 55.
Sulfonyl Chlorides in a Heteroaryl C–H Sulfenylation
Scheme 56.
Scheme 56.
Aryl C–H Sulfonylation Using Sodium Sulfinates
Scheme 57.
Scheme 57.
Aryl C–H Sulfonylation Using Sulfonyl Chlorides
Scheme 58.
Scheme 58.
Alkoxy Aryl C–H Amination with Azole Nucleophiles via Aryl Cation Radical Intermediates
Scheme 59.
Scheme 59.
(Hetero)aryl C–H Phosphonylation through Aryl Cation Radicals
Scheme 60.
Scheme 60.
Mechanism of an Aryl C–H Amination via Pyridyl Cation Radicals υ
Scheme 61.
Scheme 61.
Scope of Aryl C–H Amination via Pyridyl Cation Radicals Developed by Carreira
Scheme 62.
Scheme 62.
Scope of Aryl C–H Amination via Pyridyl Cation Radicals Developed by Ritter
Scheme 63.
Scheme 63.
In Situ Generation of Pyridyl Cation Radicals for Aryl C–H Aminations
Scheme 64.
Scheme 64.
Coupling of Imines, Generated by α-Amido Sulfides, and Heteroarenes for C–H Functionalization
Scheme 65.
Scheme 65.
Indole C–H Functionalization with Photogenerated Iminium Ions
Scheme 66.
Scheme 66.
Heck-Type Reaction Using a Photoredox Catalyst as an Oxidant
Scheme 67.
Scheme 67.
Ortho-Selective C–H Olefination of Phenol Derivatives
Scheme 68.
Scheme 68.
Intramolecular C–H Ortho-Olefination for the Synthesis of Indole Derivatives
Scheme 69.
Scheme 69.
Dual Palladium and Photoredox Catalysis for an Intramolecular C–H Amination
Scheme 70.
Scheme 70.
Directed Meta-C–H Alkylation of Pyridyl-Substituted Arenes
Scheme 71.
Scheme 71.
General Pathways for α-Amino C–H Functionalization via the Generation of Electrophilic Iminium Ions or Nucleophilic α-Amino Radicals
Scheme 72.
Scheme 72.
Mechanism of the Aza-Henry Reaction for the C–H Alkylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines
Scheme 73.
Scheme 73.
Scope of Elaborated Aza-Henry Reaction for the C–H Alkylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines
Scheme 74.
Scheme 74.
Mannich Reaction for the C–H Alkylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines
Scheme 75.
Scheme 75.
Mannich Reaction for the C–H Alkylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines Using Silyl Enol Ethers as Nucleophiles
Scheme 76.
Scheme 76.
Other Nucleophiles for the Addition into Photoredox-Generated Iminiums for the C–H Functionalization of Tetrahydroisoquinolines
Scheme 77.
Scheme 77.
Dimeric Gold Complexes as Photoredox Catalysts in C–H Alkylation and Phosphonylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines
Scheme 78.
Scheme 78.
C–H Alkylation and Subsequent Cyclization of Tetrahydroisoquinolines
Scheme 79.
Scheme 79.
[3 + 2] Cyclization of Photogenerated Iminium Ions with Alkynes
Scheme 80.
Scheme 80.
Intramolecular C–H Amination or Alkoxylation through Iminium Ions
Scheme 81.
Scheme 81.
NHC Catalysis for Stereoselective Addition into Iminium Ions
Scheme 82.
Scheme 82.
Chiral Ion Pairing for Stereoselective Addition into Iminium Ions
Scheme 83.
Scheme 83.
Chiral Copper Catalysis for Stereoselective Coupling with Iminium Ions
Scheme 84.
Scheme 84.
Amide-Derived Iminium Ions Couple with Electron-Rich Aromatics or Alcohols
Scheme 85.
Scheme 85.
α-Arylation of Glycine Derivatives via Photogenerated Iminium Ions
Scheme 86.
Scheme 86.
Intramolecular Sulfonamide Cyclization to Photogenerated Iminiums for the Synthesis of Tetrahydroimidazoles
Scheme 87.
Scheme 87.
C–H Cyanation of Tertiary Aliphatic Amine Derived Iminium Ions
Scheme 88.
Scheme 88.
Benzimidazole Synthesis through an Intramolecular C–H Amination of Iminium Ions
Scheme 89.
Scheme 89.
Stereoselective Alkylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines Using Dual Organo- and Photoredox Catalysis
Scheme 90.
Scheme 90.
Asymmetric Mannich-Type Reaction for the C–H Alkylation of Glycine-Derived Iminium Ions
Scheme 91.
Scheme 91.
Synthesis of (±)-Tetrabenazine via a Photogenerated Tetrahydroisoquinoline Iminium Ion
Scheme 92.
Scheme 92.
Synthesis (±)-5-epi-Cermizine C and (±)-Epimyrtine via Iminium Ions
Scheme 93.
Scheme 93.
α-Amine Functionalization via Radical Trapping
Scheme 94.
Scheme 94.
α-Amino C–H Arylation with Cyanobenzenes
Scheme 95.
Scheme 95.
Mechanism of the α-Amino C–H Arylation with Cyanobenzenes
Scheme 96.
Scheme 96.
Diastereoselective α-Amino C–H Arylation with Cyanobenzenes
Scheme 97.
Scheme 97.
α-Amino C–H Alkylation by Trapping with Michael Acceptors
Scheme 98.
Scheme 98.
Mechanistic Support of the α-Amino C–H Alkylation with Electron-Deficient Alkenes
Scheme 99.
Scheme 99.
C–H Amination via an α-Amino Radical-Azodicarboxylate Radical Anion Coupling Reaction
Scheme 100.
Scheme 100.
α-Amino C–H Alkylation Reported by Yoon
Scheme 101.
Scheme 101.
Acrylates as α-Amino Radical Acceptors for C–H Alkylations
Scheme 102.
Scheme 102.
2,3-Allenoates as α-Amino Radical Acceptors for C–H Alkylations
Scheme 103.
Scheme 103.
Photoredox Gold Catalysis of the Alkynylation of Amines through an α-Amino Radical
Scheme 104.
Scheme 104.
Vinyl Azides as α-Amino Radical Acceptors for C–H Alkylations
Scheme 105.
Scheme 105.
α-Amino C–H Arylation through a Triple Catalytic System
Scheme 106.
Scheme 106.
Mechanism of the α-Amino C–H Arylation through a Triple Catalytic System
Scheme 107.
Scheme 107.
α-Hydroxy C–H Arylation through A Triple Catalytic System
Scheme 108.
Scheme 108.
α-Oxy C–H Arylation through a Triple Catalytic System Reported by Molander
Scheme 109.
Scheme 109.
α-Hetero C–H Alkylation
Scheme 110.
Scheme 110.
α-Amino C–H Arylation through Dual Nickel and Photoredox Catalysis Reported by Doyle
Scheme 111.
Scheme 111.
α-Oxy C–H Arylation Using Aryl Chlorides via Dual Nickel and Photoredox Catalysis
Scheme 112.
Scheme 112.
Coupling of 1,3-Dioxolane and Aryl Chlorides and Subsequent Hydrolytic Workup to Access the Formylated Arenes
Scheme 113.
Scheme 113.
α-Hetero C–H Alkylation with Maleate and Fumarate Radical Acceptors
Scheme 114.
Scheme 114.
α-Amino C–H Deuteration and Tritiation of Pharmaceutical Derivatives
Scheme 115.
Scheme 115.
C–H Methylation via Peroxide Sensitization and Nickel Radical Coupling
Scheme 116.
Scheme 116.
α-Hetero C–H Alkylation Using an Amidate HAT Reagent
Scheme 117.
Scheme 117.
α-Hetero C–H Acylation through Dual Nickel and Photoredox Catalysis
Scheme 118.
Scheme 118.
Enantioselective α-Amino C–H Acylation
Scheme 119.
Scheme 119.
Direct α-Hydroxy C–H Alkylation Using a Hydrogen-Bonding Co-catalyst to Activate α-C–H Bonds on Alcohols
Scheme 120.
Scheme 120.
Effect on the BDEs of the α-Hydroxy C–H with the Coordination of a Pentavalent Silicate Species as a Bond-Weakening Catalyst
Scheme 121.
Scheme 121.
Scope of the Direct α-Hydroxy C–H Alkylation using a Pentavalent Silicate Species as a Bond Weakening Catalyst
Scheme 122.
Scheme 122.
Borinic Acids and Tetrabutyl Ammonium Phosphate as Bond Weakening Catalysts for α-Hydroxy C–H Alkylations
Scheme 123.
Scheme 123.
Coupling of Alkynes with α-Oxo Radicals via Dual Nickel and Photoredox Catalysis
Scheme 124.
Scheme 124.
Mechanism of Nickel-Mediated α-Amino Cross-Couplings with Aryl Halides
Scheme 125.
Scheme 125.
C–H Monofluoroalkenylation of Dialkylamines
Scheme 126.
Scheme 126.
Mechanism of a Primary Amine C–H Alkylation and Lactamization through In Situ Generated Carbamates
Scheme 127.
Scheme 127.
Scope of Primary Amine C–H Alkylation and Lactamization through In Situ Generated Carbamates
Scheme 128.
Scheme 128.
Generation of α-Amino Radicals through 1,6-HAT: Synthesis of Indolines
Scheme 129.
Scheme 129.
C–H Alkylation of Aliphatic Secondary Amides
Scheme 130.
Scheme 130.
Conjugate Acids of Common Hydrogen Atom Abstracting Reagents and Corresponding BDEs
Scheme 131.
Scheme 131.
C–H Alkylation and Arylation of Amides
Scheme 132.
Scheme 132.
Chiral Ir-Mediated C–H Alkylation with Trifluoromethyl Aryl Ketones
Scheme 133.
Scheme 133.
Asymmetric Coupling of α-Amino Radicals with Aldimines
Scheme 134.
Scheme 134.
Hydroaminoalkylations through Dual Transition-Metal and Photoredox Catalysis
Scheme 135.
Scheme 135.
C–H α-Allylation of Amines Using Allylic Bromides
Scheme 136.
Scheme 136.
Asymmetric C–H α-allylation of Amines via Dual Palladium and Photoredox Catalysis
Scheme 137.
Scheme 137.
Asymmetric α-C–H Alkylation of Aldehydes Using Dual Photoredox and Organocatalysis
Scheme 138.
Scheme 138.
Mechanism of Asymmetric α-C–H Alkylation of Aldehydes Using Dual Photoredox and Organocatalysis
Scheme 139.
Scheme 139.
Asymmetric α-C–H Fluoroalkylation of Aldehydes using Dual Photoredox and Organocatalysis
Scheme 140.
Scheme 140.
Asymmetric Synthesis of Oxonitriles via α-C–H Functionalization of Aldehydes
Scheme 141.
Scheme 141.
Two Energetically Favored Transition States for Addition of Radicals to Chiral Imidazolidinone Derived Enamines
Scheme 142.
Scheme 142.
Asymmetric α-C–H Benzylation of Aldehydes Using Dual Photoredox and Organocatalysis
Scheme 143.
Scheme 143.
Asymmetric α-C–H Alkylation through a Chiral Ir Photoredox Catalyst
Scheme 144.
Scheme 144.
Compatible Nucleophiles for the Asymmetric α-C–H Functionalization of Aldehydes Using Chiral Ir or Rh Photoredox Catalysis
Scheme 145.
Scheme 145.
Asymmetric Coupling of Aldehydes and α-Amino Radicals Using a Chiral Rh Photoredox Catalyst
Scheme 146.
Scheme 146.
3πe Enaminyl Radical for Asymmetric Aldehyde C–H Functionalization
Scheme 147.
Scheme 147.
Photoredox-Mediated Asymmetric Coupling of Aldehydes and Xanthenes and Subsequent Reduction
Scheme 148.
Scheme 148.
α-Trifluoromethylation of Ketones
Scheme 149.
Scheme 149.
Aldehyde C–H Oxyamination with TEMPO
Scheme 150.
Scheme 150.
Aldehyde C–H Alkylation with Diazoacetate Coupling Partners
Scheme 151.
Scheme 151.
Ketimine C–H Alkylation Using Dual Photoredox and Nickel Catalysis
Scheme 152.
Scheme 152.
α-Allylation of 1,3-Dicarbonyls with Allyl Stannanes and Allyl Sulfones
Scheme 153.
Scheme 153.
Mechanism of β-Aldehyde C–H Arylation with Cyanobenzenes
Scheme 154.
Scheme 154.
Scope of β-Arylation of Aldehydes with Cyanobenzenes
Scheme 155.
Scheme 155.
β-C–H Arylation of Cyclohexanone with Cyanobenzenes
Scheme 156.
Scheme 156.
β-C–H Alkylation of Aldehydes with Electron-Deficient Alkene Radical Traps
Scheme 157.
Scheme 157.
Scope of β-Aldehyde C–H Arylation with Cyanobenzenes
Scheme 158.
Scheme 158.
Chiral Rh Photoredox Catalyst for β-Functionalization of Ketones
Scheme 159.
Scheme 159.
Asymmetric Difluoroalkylation of Aldehydes
Scheme 160.
Scheme 160.
β-Arylation of Ketones by Dual Palladium and Photoredox Catalysis with Aryl Diazoniums
Scheme 161.
Scheme 161.
Direct Aldehyde C–H Hydroxylation via Acyl Radicals
Scheme 162.
Scheme 162.
Synthesis of N-Hydroxyphthalimide Esters through Direct Aldehyde C–H Functionalization
Scheme 163.
Scheme 163.
Acyl Chlorides Generated from Acyl Radicals for the Synthesis of Amides
Scheme 164.
Scheme 164.
Synthesis of Trifluoromethyl Thioesters through Acyl Radicals
Scheme 165.
Scheme 165.
Mechanism of Direct Aldehyde C–H Arylation through a Triple Catalytic System
Scheme 166.
Scheme 166.
Scope of Direct Aldehyde C–H Arylation through a Triple Catalytic System
Scheme 167.
Scheme 167.
Direct Aldehyde C–H Alkylation with Electron-Deficient Alkenes and Arylation with Nickel Catalysis
Scheme 168.
Scheme 168.
Alkynylation of Aldehydes Using a Benziodoxolonyl Radical as a Hydrogen Abstractor
Scheme 169.
Scheme 169.
Hydrazone C–H Alkylations
Scheme 170.
Scheme 170.
Benzylic C–H Arylation with Cyanobenzenes and a Thiol Hydrogen-Atom Abstracting Reagent
Scheme 171.
Scheme 171.
Allylic C–H Arylation with Cyanobenzenes and a Thiol Hydrogen Atom Abstracting Reagent
Scheme 172.
Scheme 172.
Allylic Radicals Trapped with Aryl Ketones
Scheme 173.
Scheme 173.
Allylic Radicals Trapped with Imines
Scheme 174.
Scheme 174.
Benzylic or Allylic Radical Coupling with Cyanobenzenes using Sulfonamide as the HAT Catalyst
Scheme 175.
Scheme 175.
Benzylic Radical Coupling with Cyanopyridines by Photogenerated Benzyloxy Radicals
Scheme 176.
Scheme 176.
Benzylic Sulfoximidation Using a Nitrogen-Centered Radical as the HAT Reagent
Scheme 177.
Scheme 177.
Benzylic Sulfonylation through a Three-Component Coupling
Scheme 178.
Scheme 178.
Benzylic Fluorination Using TBADT as a Photoredox and HAT Catalyst
Scheme 179.
Scheme 179.
Benzylic Amination through the Nucleophilic Addition of Azoles to Benzylic Cations
Scheme 180.
Scheme 180.
Intramolecular Benzylic Amination and Alkoxylation
Scheme 181.
Scheme 181.
Benzylic Alkoxylation through Phosphate-Mediated Hydrogen Atom Abstraction
Scheme 182.
Scheme 182.
Benzylic and Aldehydic C–H Bond Coupling
Scheme 183.
Scheme 183.
Vinylic C–H Functionalization with Acyl Chlorides
Scheme 184.
Scheme 184.
Allylic Thiolation via Allylic Cations
Scheme 185.
Scheme 185.
Benzylic C–H Carbocylization for the Synthesis of Indene Derivatives
Scheme 186.
Scheme 186.
Mechanism of Diastereoselective Allylation of Aldehydes via Dual Photoredox and Chromium Catalysis
Scheme 187.
Scheme 187.
Scope of Diastereoselective Allylation of Aldehydes via Dual Photoredox and Chromium Catalysis
Scheme 188.
Scheme 188.
Diastereoselective Allylation of Aldehydes via Dual Photoredox and Chromium Catalysis Using Enol Ethers
Scheme 189.
Scheme 189.
Allylic Alkylation of Silyl Enol Ethers
Scheme 190.
Scheme 190.
C–H Fluorination Remote from Functional Groups Using TBADT as a Photoredox and HAT Catalyst
Scheme 191.
Scheme 191.
C–H Alkylation Remote from Functional Groups Using TBADT as a Photoredox and HAT Catalyst
Scheme 192.
Scheme 192.
Hydrocarbon C–H Functionalization Using Cerium Salts
Scheme 193.
Scheme 193.
C–H Alkylation and Amination of Alkanes Using Cerium Salts
Scheme 194.
Scheme 194.
Hydrocarbon C–H Alkylation Using TBADT in Flow
Scheme 195.
Scheme 195.
C–H Coupling with (Hetero)aryl Bromides Remote from Functional Groups Using Dual TBADT and Nickel Catalysis
Scheme 196.
Scheme 196.
Remote C–C Bond Formation Using Dual Nickel and Iridium Photoredox through Chloride Radical HAT
Scheme 197.
Scheme 197.
Remote C–H Trifluoromethylation through Dual TBADT and Copper Catalysis
Scheme 198.
Scheme 198.
Remote Radical C–H Coupling with Aldehydes through the Generation of Nucleophilic Organochromium Carbanions
Scheme 199.
Scheme 199.
Asymmetric C–H Alkylation with TBADT and a Chiral Phosphoric Acid
Scheme 200.
Scheme 200.
Remote C–H Heteroarylation via a Minisci-Type Reaction
Scheme 201.
Scheme 201.
Adamantyl C–H Alkylation with Activation through a Charge-Transfer Event
Scheme 202.
Scheme 202.
Remote C–H Trifluoromethylthiolation Using a Benzoyloxy Radical Hydrogen Atom Abstractor
Scheme 203.
Scheme 203.
General Scheme of a 1,5-HAT
Scheme 204.
Scheme 204.
Remote C–H Amidation and Chlorination via a 1,5 HAT of Chlorosulfonamides
Scheme 205.
Scheme 205.
Remote C–H Allylation and Alkenylation via a 1–5 HAT of N-Alkoxyphthalimides
Scheme 206.
Scheme 206.
Mechanism for the Remote C–H Functionalization of N-Alkyl Amides through a PCET-Initiated 1,5-HAT
Scheme 207.
Scheme 207.
Scope of the Remote C–H Functionalization of N-Alkyl Amides through a PCET-Initiated 1,5-HAT by Knowles and Rovis
Scheme 208.
Scheme 208.
γ-Alkylation of Carboxylic Acids through a 1,5-HAT
Scheme 209.
Scheme 209.
Allylic Chlorides as Radical Traps for the Allylation of Remote C–H Bonds
Scheme 210.
Scheme 210.
Allylic Chlorides as Radical Traps for the Allylation of Remote C–H Bonds
Scheme 211.
Scheme 211.
Remote C–H Vinylation of O-Acyloximes
Scheme 212.
Scheme 212.
Chiral Lewis Acid Catalysis for the Asymmetric Remote Alkylation of Imidazole Amides
Scheme 213.
Scheme 213.
Enantioselective C–H Bond Functionalization with Imidate Chiral Copper Catalysis
Scheme 214.
Scheme 214.
Enantioselective C–H Cyanation via Photoredox and Chiral Copper Catalysis
Scheme 215.
Scheme 215.
C–H Azidation, Thiocyanation, and Isothiocyanation for the Synthesis of γ-Substituted Alcohols
Scheme 216.
Scheme 216.
Generation of Aryl Radicals from Aryldiazoniums Using an Eosin Y Photoredox Catalyst for C–H Heteroarylation
Scheme 217.
Scheme 217.
[4 + 2] Benzannulation of Biaryldiazonium Salts with Alkynes through Aryl Radicals Generated by Aryldiazoniums
Scheme 218.
Scheme 218.
(Hetero)aryl Coupling through C–H Functionalization with Aryl Radicals Generated from Aryl Chlorides
Scheme 219.
Scheme 219.
Generation of Aryl Radicals from Aryl Sulfonyl Chlorides for Arene C–H Functionalization
Scheme 220.
Scheme 220.
Perfluoroalkylation of Arenes Using Sulfinates as Fluoroalkyl Radical Precursors
Scheme 221.
Scheme 221.
C–H Acylation of Acetanilides through Dual Photoredox and Palladium Catalysis
Scheme 222.
Scheme 222.
α-Oxo Acids as Acyl Radial Precursors for C–H Acylation
Scheme 223.
Scheme 223.
Decarboxylative Heck-Type Coupling of Aliphatic Acids and Vinyl (Hetero)arenes
Scheme 224.
Scheme 224.
Generation of Aryl Radicals through C–H Activation by an Interrupted Pummerer Activation Allows for a Direct C–H/C–H Coupling of (Hetero)arenes
Scheme 225.
Scheme 225.
N-Acyloxyphthalimides for the Generation of Nitrogen-Centered Radical in Heteroaryl C–H Functionalization
Scheme 226.
Scheme 226.
Synthesis of Phenanthridine Derivatives using o-2,4-Dinitrophenyloximes as NCR Precursors
Scheme 227.
Scheme 227.
Phenol C–H Dehydrogenative Coupling with Diarylamines
Scheme 228.
Scheme 228.
Quinoxalinone C–H Functionalization via Minisci-Type Addition of a Nitrogen-Centered Radical
Scheme 229.
Scheme 229.
Addition of Phosphate-Centered Radicals for Heteroaryl C–H Functionalization
Scheme 230.
Scheme 230.
Heteroaryl C–H Phosphonylation of Aminoquinolines
Scheme 231.
Scheme 231.
Intramolecular Lactonization of 2-Arylbenzoic Acids through a Benzyoyloxy Radical Cyclization
Scheme 232.
Scheme 232.
Sulfur-Centered Radicals for the Synthesis of Thiazoles
Scheme 233.
Scheme 233.
C3 Selective C–H Sulfenylation of Indoles through a Minisci-Type Reaction with Thiyl Radicals
Scheme 234.
Scheme 234.
C–H Sulfenylation of Heteroarenes through a Minisci-Type Reaction with Arylthiyl Radicals
Scheme 235.
Scheme 235.
C3 Thiocyanation of Indoles through a Minisci-Type Reaction with Thiocyanate Radical
Scheme 236.
Scheme 236.
C3 Thiocyanation of Imidazoles through a Minisci-Type Reaction with Thiocyanate Radical
Scheme 237.
Scheme 237.
Heteroaryl C–H Sulfenylation Using Sulfinic Acids
Scheme 238.
Scheme 238.
DCN-Catalyzed C–H Cyclizations through Arene Cation Radicals
Scheme 239.
Scheme 239.
Intramolecular C–H Amination and Application to the Synthesis of Mitomycin Precursors
Scheme 240.
Scheme 240.
Arene C–H Amination with Benzotriazole Nucleophiles
Scheme 241.
Scheme 241.
Arene C–H Functionalization with Alcohol, Fluoride, and Bromide as a Nucleophile
Scheme 242.
Scheme 242.
Proposed Mechanism of Aryl C–H Functionalization with QuCN+ as the Photooxidant
Scheme 243.
Scheme 243.
Aryl C–H Bromination with an Acridinium Salt as the Photooxidant
Scheme 244.
Scheme 244.
Chlorination of Trialkoxyarenes with an Acridinium Salt as the Photooxidant
Scheme 245.
Scheme 245.
Arene C–H Amination with Azole Nucleophiles
Scheme 246.
Scheme 246.
Proposed Mechanism of Arene C–H Amination with Azole Nucleophiles
Scheme 247.
Scheme 247.
Predicted Site-Selectivity of Arene C–H Amination with Azole Nucleophiles
Scheme 248.
Scheme 248.
Aryl C–H Amination and Hydroxylation with QuCN+ as the Photooxidant
Scheme 249.
Scheme 249.
Arene C–H Functionalizations with Radiofluoride, Cyanide, and Primary Amines as the Nucleophiles
Scheme 250.
Scheme 250.
Synthesis of Styrene Derivatives through a Dehydrogenative Coupling of Arenes and Styrenes through Dual Photoredox and Cobaloxime Catalysis
Scheme 251.
Scheme 251.
Mechanism of an Arene C–H Alkylation Using Diazoacetates as Polar Nucleophiles Catalyzed by an Acridinium Salt
Scheme 252.
Scheme 252.
Thiophene C2-Selective C–H Amination with DDQ
Scheme 253.
Scheme 253.
Arene C–H Sulfoximidation Catalyzed by an Acridinium Salt
Scheme 254.
Scheme 254.
Selective C2 Sulfonamidation of Pyrroles Catalyzed by an Acridinium Salt
Scheme 255.
Scheme 255.
Mechanism of Arene C–H Sulfonamidation by Dual Photoredox and Cobaloxime Catalysis
Scheme 256.
Scheme 256.
Arene C–H Bromination, Amination, Amidation, and Nitration via Arene Cation Radicals
Scheme 257.
Scheme 257.
Arene C–H Phosphonylation through Addition to an Arene Cation Radical
Scheme 258.
Scheme 258.
Indole C–H Formylation through Nitrogen Cation Radicals
Scheme 259.
Scheme 259.
Arene C–H Bromination through Activation of NBS by Generation of an Amine Cation Radical
Scheme 260.
Scheme 260.
Directed Aryl C–H and N–H Bond Annulation of Aryl Amides with Alkynes
Scheme 261.
Scheme 261.
Mechanism of the Directed Aryl C–H and N–H Bond Annulation of Aryl Amides with Alkynes
Scheme 262.
Scheme 262.
Synthesis of Phenanthrenes through Aryl C–H by an α-Keto Radical
Scheme 263.
Scheme 263.
Arene C–H Chlorination via an In Situ Ipso-Halogen Exchange
Scheme 264.
Scheme 264.
C–H Alkylation of Amines through Photogenerated Iminiums
Scheme 265.
Scheme 265.
C–H Alkylation of Amines through Photogenerated Iminiums with Diazoacetates
Scheme 266.
Scheme 266.
C–H Cyanation and Trifluoromethylation of Amines through Photogenerated Iminiums
Scheme 267.
Scheme 267.
C–H α-Alkylation of Amines with Silyl Enol Ethers
Scheme 268.
Scheme 268.
Synthesis of Quinolines through a Cascade EAS and Olefin Addition to the Photogenerated Iminium Ion
Scheme 269.
Scheme 269.
In Situ C–H Alkylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines and Subsequent 6π Electrocyclization
Scheme 270.
Scheme 270.
Asymmetric α-C–H Alkylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines through a Chiral β-ICD Acrolein Complex
Scheme 271.
Scheme 271.
Oxocarbenium Ion Generation for the C–H Alkylation of Isochromans
Scheme 272.
Scheme 272.
C–H Alkylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines through a Radical–Radical Coupling from Alkyl Selenides
Scheme 273.
Scheme 273.
Chemodivergent C–H Functionalization of Tetrahydroisoquinolines
Scheme 274.
Scheme 274.
α-Carbamyl C–H Alkylation of Piperidines with an Acridinium Salt as the Photooxidant
Scheme 275.
Scheme 275.
Mechanism of α-Carbamyl C–H Alkylation of Piperazines with an Acridinium Salt as the Photooxidant
Scheme 276.
Scheme 276.
Site-Selective Piperazine C–H Alkylation with an Acridinium Salt as the Photooxidant
Scheme 277.
Scheme 277.
α-Hetero C–H Alkylation with Eosin Y as the Photooxidant
Scheme 278.
Scheme 278.
Carbocarboxylation of Alkenes via α-Hetero Radicals
Scheme 279.
Scheme 279.
α-Heteroatom C–H Arylation with Aryl Bromides through a Benzaldehyde Photosensitization and HAT
Scheme 280.
Scheme 280.
α-Oxo C–H Arylation and Alkylation Reactions with Benzophenones as a Photoredox and HAT Catalyst
Scheme 281.
Scheme 281.
α-Hetero C–H Alkynylation, Alkenylation, and Allylations Using a Diarylketone
Scheme 282.
Scheme 282.
α-Amino Alkylation for the Synthesis of 1,4-Dicarbonyls
Scheme 283.
Scheme 283.
α-C–H Alkylation of Unprotected Amines through an Azidyl Radical HAT
Scheme 284.
Scheme 284.
Sulfonamides as HAT Catalysts for α-Hetero C–H Alkylations
Scheme 285.
Scheme 285.
α-Alkylation of Aldehydes with Alkyl Bromides Using Eosin Y as Photocatalyst
Scheme 286.
Scheme 286.
Generation of Acyl Radicals for a Radical Cascade with Alkynes and Arenes to Produce 3-Acyl-4-arylcoumarins
Scheme 287.
Scheme 287.
Direct Aldehyde C–H Alkylation through Acyl Radical Coupling to Olefins
Scheme 288.
Scheme 288.
Amide Synthesis from Aldehydes with a Phenazine Ethosulfate
Scheme 289.
Scheme 289.
Dual Chromium and Photoredox Catalysis for the Synthesis of Homoallylic Alcohols
Scheme 290.
Scheme 290.
Synthesis of α-Keto Amides through an Acyl Radical
Scheme 291.
Scheme 291.
Dual Eosin Y Photoredox and Chiral Rh Lewis Acid Catalysis for the Asymmetric Synthesis of 1,4-Dicarbonyls
Scheme 292.
Scheme 292.
Benzylic C–H Amination via HAT by Stabilized Nitrogen-Centered Radicals
Scheme 293.
Scheme 293.
Benzylic C–H Mono- or Difluorination Using 9-Fluorenone and Xanthone as the Photoredox Catalysts
Scheme 294.
Scheme 294.
Intramolecular Benzylic C–H Amination and Oxidation for the Synthesis of 3-Hydroxyisoindolinones
Scheme 295.
Scheme 295.
Benzylic C–H Carboxylation
Scheme 296.
Scheme 296.
Intramolecular Benzylic C–H Alkoxylations with DCN
Scheme 297.
Scheme 297.
Intramolecular Benzylic C–H Alkoxylations with a Pyrylium Salt for the Synthesis of Ethers and Lactones
Scheme 298.
Scheme 298.
Benzylic C–H Trifluoromethylation through an Inner-Sphere Hydrogen-Atom-Transfer Mechanism
Scheme 299.
Scheme 299.
Mechanism for a Benzylic C–H Trifluoromethylation through an Inner-Sphere Hydrogen-Atom-Transfer Mechanism
Scheme 300.
Scheme 300.
Benzylic C–H Alkylations through Radical Addition to Radical Acceptors
Scheme 301.
Scheme 301.
Benzylic C–H Arylation with Cyanoarenes
Scheme 302.
Scheme 302.
Benzylic C–H Arylation through Dual Triplet Excited Diaryl Ketone and Nickel Catalysis
Scheme 303.
Scheme 303.
Allylic C–H Alkylation of Alkenes Using an Acridnium Salt as the Photoredox Catalyst
Scheme 304.
Scheme 304.
Allylic C–H Arylation and Vinylation through Dual Nickel and Acridinium Photoredox Catalysis
Scheme 305.
Scheme 305.
Mechanism of Allylic C–H Arylation and Vinylation through Dual Nickel and Acridinium Photoredox Catalysis
Scheme 306.
Scheme 306.
Dual Enzymatic and Photoredox Catalysis for an Asymmetric Benzylic C–H Hydroxylation
Scheme 307.
Scheme 307.
Remote C–H Halogenation with Organic Photoredox Catalysts through HAT Events
Scheme 308.
Scheme 308.
Cycloalkane C–H Functionalization with Persulfate Radical Anions as the Hydrogen Atom Abstracting Agent
Scheme 309.
Scheme 309.
Dialkylation of Alkenes with Two Distinct C–H bonds by Dual Photoredox and Iron Catalysis
Scheme 310.
Scheme 310.
Remote C–H Functionalization with a Phosphate Salt as the Hydrogen Atom Abstracting Agent
Scheme 311.
Scheme 311.
Chlorine Radicals as HAT Catalysts for C–H Alkylations
Scheme 312.
Scheme 312.
1,5-HAT for the Alkylation of Amide Derivatives with Boronic Acid Acceptors
Scheme 313.
Scheme 313.
1,5-HAT for the Alkylation of Amide Derivatives with Allyl Sulfone Acceptors
Scheme 314.
Scheme 314.
Aryl Radical Translocation by a 1,5-HAT Event for the Arylation of Amide Derivatives
Scheme 315.
Scheme 315.
1,5-HAT for the Functionalization of Amides and Amines with Various Radical Traps
Scheme 316.
Scheme 316.
1,5-HAT for the Remote Halogenation of Imine and Ketone Derivatives
Scheme 317.
Scheme 317.
Remote Pyridiylation via a 1,5-HAT Radical Translocation of N-Alkoxypyridinium Salts
Scheme 318.
Scheme 318.
Intramolecular Amination through a 1,5-HAT event for the Synthesis of Pyrrolidines
Scheme 319.
Scheme 319.
Summary of the Reactive Intermediates Accessed via Inorganic and Organic Photoredox Catalysis for C–H Bond Functionalizations

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