Pure Appl. Chem., 2007, Vol. 79, No. 11, pp. 1949-1958
doi:10.1351/pac200779111949
Photochemically induced radical addition of tertiary amines to C=C and C=O double bonds: A green chemistry contribution to organic synthesis*
Norbert Hoffmann
Selective Reactions and Applications Laboratory, UMR 6519 CNRS and University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, UFR Sciences, B.P. 1039, F-51687 Reims, Cedex 02, France
Abstract:
Photochemically induced electron transfer considerably enriches the redox chemistry of organic molecules. This primary step has been used to produce α-amino alkyl radicals that can be added to various double bonds. The addition to olefinic and carbonyl bonds is discussed. Homogeneous and heterogeneous photocatalysis methods with various electron-transfer sensitizers are described.
Keywords: catalysis; heterocycles; photochemistry; radical reactions; sustainable processes.
*Pure Appl. Chem. 79, 1831-2100. An issue of reviews and research papers based on lectures presented at the 1st International IUPAC Conference on Green-Sustainable Chemistry, held in Dresden, Germany, 10-15 September 2006.