Photocatalyst-Free Transformation of C(sp3)-H Bonds to Oxime Ethers via Photoinduced Hydrogen Atom Transfer

Org Lett. 2024 Nov 1;26(43):9383-9388. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c03653. Epub 2024 Oct 22.

Abstract

Herein, a direct transformation of aliphatic C-H bonds to oxime ethers has been developed via light-promoted hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) in the absence of a photocatalyst. Singlet oxygen and chlorine radical are complementary C(sp3)-H bond cleaving agents in this reaction, enabling the extraction of hydrogen atoms from a diverse range of compounds, like cycloalkanes, ethers, amines, amides, and cyclic sulfides. This method excels in transforming common aliphatic C-H bonds into valuable oxime ethers featuring abundant chemical feedstocks, good functional group tolerance, and catalyst free conditions.