Visible-light-mediated addition of α-aminoalkyl radicals generated from α-silylamines to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Jul 14;48(55):6966-8. doi: 10.1039/c2cc32745g. Epub 2012 Jun 6.

Abstract

Visible-light-mediated addition of α-aminoalkyl radicals generated from α-silylamines to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds using a photoredox catalyst is developed. We also succeeded in the isolation of a silyl enol ether as a primary product of the photochemical reaction.

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry*
  • Amines / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Ethers / chemical synthesis
  • Ethers / chemistry
  • Free Radicals / chemistry*
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Light*
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Amines
  • Ethers
  • Free Radicals
  • Ketones