Visible-light induced oxidative Csp3–H activation of methyl aromatics to methyl esters?

Green Chemistry Pub Date: 2016-08-23 DOI: 10.1039/C6GC01880G

Abstract

Direct functionalization of readily available hydrocarbons under mild conditions fulfills the requirements of green and sustainable chemistry. In this work, a mild and green catalytic oxidative Csp3–H activation of methyl aromatics using O2via photocatalysis has been achieved. A lot of methyl aromatics can be tolerated, providing a green route for aromatic methyl carboxylates. In addition, this protocol can be performed on a gram scale.

Graphical abstract: Visible-light induced oxidative Csp3–H activation of methyl aromatics to methyl esters
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