Abstract
A convenient and environmentally friendly synthetic route from 2-vinylbenzimide to 3-hydroxy-isoindolinones through visible light-promoted transformations via iron/disulfide catalysis and molecular oxygen oxidation has been developed. A range of 3-hydroxy-isoindolinones was obtained in moderate to good yields, which exhibit excellent functional group compatibility and broad substrate scope. Further mechanistic investigations proved that dioxetane might be a key intermediate being involved in the reaction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 25-31 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Organic Chemistry Frontiers |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 7 Jan 2022 |