Molai Zhao

Nov 26, 2024 | pubs.rsc.org | Yutong Liu |Xueqin Chen |Min Peng |Molai Zhao

Photocatalyst-free formate-mediated C-O cleavage by EDA complex and SCS strategy for synthesis of diaryl 1,4-diketone in air Under mild visible light conditions, formates facilitate C-O cleavage via the EDA complex and SCS strategy, yielding the α-carbonyl alkyl radicals. This radical then reacts with olefins under air condition, leading to the synthesis of diaryl 1,4-dicarbonyl compounds.