Photocatalytic Cascade Carbon–Carbon Bond-Forming Radical Reaction in Aqueous Media

Abstract

The ruthenium photocatalyst Ru(bpy)₃Cl₂·6H₂O has the potential to catalyze the cascade radical reaction with perfluoroalkyl radicals in aqueous media via two photoredox cycles.

Key word

radical reaction - photochemistry - catalysis - fluorine - heterocycles

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