Electrophotocatalytic C−H Heterofunctionalization of Arenes

He Huang, Tristan H. Lambert*

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Abstract

The electrophotocatalytic heterofunctionalization of arenes is described. Using 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanoquinone (DDQ) under a mild electrochemical potential with visible-light irradiation, arenes undergo oxidant-free hydroxylation, alkoxylation, and amination with high chemoselectivity. In addition to batch reactions, an electrophotocatalytic recirculating flow process is demonstrated, enabling the conversion of benzene to phenol on a gram scale.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11163-11167
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume60
Issue number20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 May 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • alkoxylation
  • amination
  • electrophotocatalysis
  • hydroxylation
  • photochemistry

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Huang, H., & Lambert, T. H. (2021). Electrophotocatalytic C−H Heterofunctionalization of Arenes. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 60(20), 11163-11167. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202100222