Metal-free arylation of pyrimidines through a photochemical process?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2015-12-16 DOI: 10.1039/C5CC08927A

Abstract

Pyrimidinyl and pyrazinyl radicals were generated under moderate energetic irradiation conditions (UVA), and proved to be prompt to undergo C–C bond formation processes. Hetero-biaryl derivatives were obtained in good to high yields with highly interesting functional group selectivities. Bis hetero-biaryls were also easily accessible leading to original compounds, ready for further transformations. Experiments supporting radical processes have been reported.

Graphical abstract: Metal-free arylation of pyrimidines through a photochemical process
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