Visible light-induced aerobic C–N bond activation: a photocatalytic strategy for the preparation of 2-arylpyridines and 2-arylquinolines†
Abstract
An efficient method for accessing arylpyridines and arylquinolines via visible light-induced aerobic C–N bond activation is described. The applicability of different kinds of simple ketones, easily available amines, and the use of air as the sole oxidant make this transformation very attractive.