Bo Zhang, Yaping Yi, Zhong-Qian Wu, Chao Chen and Chanjuan Xi
Green Chem., 2020,22, 5961-5965
DOI:
10.1039/D0GC02254C,
Communication
A visible-light-promoted carbocarboxylation of styrenes using CO2 and amines is reported. The reaction is catalyzed by a photoredox catalyst and is compatible with a variety of amines and styrenes. This method affords highly functionalized γ-amino acids in good yields with high regioselectivity.