Hydroarylation of Arenes via Reductive Radical-Polar Crossover

J Am Chem Soc. 2020 May 20;142(20):9163-9168. doi: 10.1021/jacs.0c03926. Epub 2020 May 11.

Abstract

A photocatalytic system for the dearomative hydroarylation of benzene derivatives has been developed. Using a combination of an organic photoredox catalyst and an amine reductant, this process operates through a reductive radical-polar crossover mechanism where aryl halide reduction triggers a regioselective radical cyclization event, followed by anion formation and quenching to produce a range of complex spirocyclic cyclohexadienes. This light-driven protocol functions at room temperature in a green solvent system (aq. MeCN) without the need for precious metal-based catalysts or reagents or the generation of stoichiometric metal byproducts.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Benzene Derivatives / chemistry*
  • Cyclohexenes / chemical synthesis*
  • Cyclohexenes / chemistry
  • Free Radicals / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Photochemical Processes
  • Spiro Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Spiro Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Benzene Derivatives
  • Cyclohexenes
  • Free Radicals
  • Spiro Compounds