A Multiphoton Single-Electron Reduction of Olefins via Tandem Photoredox Catalysis

05 May 2020, Version 1
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Abstract

Herein we report a visible light multiphoton tandem photoredox catalysis strategy enabling a distinctive mode of olefin activation via a one electron reduction to the corresponding radical anion. This highly nucleophilic intermediate was harnessed to develop a method for the formal hydrogenation of unactivated alkenes under mild reaction conditions, in the absence of hydrogen gas or dissolving metals.

Keywords

Photoredox Catalysts
Olefins
Alkene
Tandem Photoredox
Hydrofunctionalization

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