Modular construction of N-arylated amino acid esters enabled by a photoredox-catalyzed multicomponent reaction

Abstract

An efficient photoredox-catalyzed three-component coupling reaction of aryl amine, glyoxalate and alkyltrifluoroborates has been reported. A variety of N-arylated amino esters were constructed rapidly using an organic photocatalyst under mild conditions. Broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance are the key features of this strategy.