Issue 3, 2023

Photo-induced redox cascade reaction of nitroarenes and amines

Abstract

Reduction of nitroarenes constitutes an important route to high value-added products. It is highly desirable but remains a challenge that this process occurs with selectivity under mild conditions. In this work, we developed a photochemical strategy for the mild and selective reduction of nitroarenes using amines as the reducing agent. Furthermore, the photo-induced redox reaction between nitroarenes and amines triggers a cascade process, forming isoxazolidine derivatives with high efficiency. This important skeleton was previously synthesized via the use of unstable aldehydes and hydroxylamine, which not only limits the introduction of functional groups but also complicates practical operation. This work provides an efficient way for the construction of isoxazolidine derivatives, and opens up new opportunities for the application of the photoactivation of nitroarenes and amines.

Graphical abstract: Photo-induced redox cascade reaction of nitroarenes and amines

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Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
02 Nov 2022
Accepted
16 Dez 2022
First published
17 Dez 2022

Org. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 624-631

Photo-induced redox cascade reaction of nitroarenes and amines

X. Shao, G. Xu, W. Fan, S. Zhang and M. Li, Org. Chem. Front., 2023, 10, 624 DOI: 10.1039/D2QO01743A

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