Visible-Light-Mediated Synthesis of Oxidized Amides via Organic Photoredox Catalysis

Published as part of the Special Topic Photoredox Methods and their Strategic Applications in Synthesis

Abstract

The development of visible-light-mediated synthesis of oxidized amides is reported. The reaction shows a broad substrate scope and highlights a mild nature of the reaction conditions. A range of functional groups are well tolerated in the reaction. Relying on the strategy, a variety of α-alkoxy amino acids are synthesized.

Key words

visible light - organic photoredox catalysis - oxidized amides - α-alkoxy amino - acids - rhodamine 6G

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