Alkyne–Alkene [2 + 2] cycloaddition based on visible light photocatalysis

oleh: Sujin Ha, Yeji Lee, Yoonna Kwak, Akash Mishra, Eunsoo Yu, Bokyeong Ryou, Cheol-Min Park

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2020-05-01

Deskripsi

[2 + 2] cycloaddition of alkynes with alkenes would normally require UV light irradiation. Here, the authors report an alkyne–alkene [2 + 2] cycloaddition based on visible light energy transfer photocatalysis, both inter- and intramolecularly, to afford cyclobutenes and 1,3-dienes.