Metal-Free Visible-Light-Mediated Oxidative Cross-Coupling of Thiols with P(O)H Compounds Using Air as the Oxidant

Stepwise photosensitized C(sp3)–C(CO) bond cleavage and C–P bond formation of 1,3-dicarbonyls with arylphosphine oxides

A visible-light-induced metal-free cascade radical reaction of chemoselective C–C bond cleavage with a C–P bond formation was discovered to obtain β-ketophosphine oxides.

Recent advances in photocatalytic manipulations of Rose Bengal in organic synthesis

This review highlights the recent advances in photocatalytic manipulations of Rose Bengal in organic synthesis.

A scalable electrochemical dehydrogenative cross-coupling of P(O)H compounds with RSH/ROH

A practical, scalable electrochemical dehydrogenative cross-coupling of P(O)H compounds with thiols, phenols and alcohols in both an undivided cell and a continuous-flow setup is disclosed. Its broad substrate scope (>50 examples), good functional-group tolerance and scalability (>10 g) show potential for practical synthesis. A preliminary mechanistic study suggests that the phosphorus radicals are involved in the catalytic cycle.

Recent advances in photocatalytic C–S/P–S bond formation via the generation of sulfur centered radicals and functionalization

In this review, we have focused on the recent advances in photocatalytic C–S/P–S bond formation via the generation of thioyl/sulfonyl radicals and further functionalization.

Metal- and chloride reagent-free synthesis of mixed thiophosphates

Systematic synthesis of mixed thiophosphates from thiophosphates was developed.

Efficient and practical synthesis of unsymmetrical disulfides via base-catalyzed aerobic oxidative dehydrogenative coupling of thiols

A novel M₂CO₃-catalyzed aerobic oxidative heterocoupling of thiols with air as the oxidant was described for the synthesis of unsymmetrical disulfides. High atom economy, green catalyst and oxidant, mild reaction conditions, and broad substrate scope make this strategy extremely attractive.

Metal- and base-free reductive coupling reaction of P(O)-H with aryl/alkyl sulfonyl chlorides: a novel protocol for the construction of P-S-C bonds

Novel and efficient synthesis of S-aryl/alkyl phosphinothioates from P(O)-H and aryl/alkyl sulfonyl chlorides under metal- and base-free conditions is described. This reaction provides an alternative strategy for the construction of P-S-C bonds in moderate to excellent yields. Moreover, this method can be readily applied to gram-scale preparation.

Cu(II)/Proline-Catalyzed Reductive Coupling of Sulfuryl Chloride and P(O)-H for P-S-C Bond Formation

A considerably improved method for the Cu-catalyzed coupling of sulfuryl chloride with P(O)-H was described. Using commercially available l-proline as the ligand decreased the precatalyst loading, broadened the substrate scope and greatly promoted the efficiency of the coupling reaction. Moreover, gram-scale preparation, easy-to handle and recyclable catalyst featured this transformation.

Visible-light-induced tandem phosphorylation cyclization of vinyl azides under mild conditions

This method provides a visible-light-induced radical tandem cyclization for the synthesis of phosphorus phenanthridines with various nitrogen-containing substrates.

Base-controlled Fe(Pc)-catalyzed aerobic oxidation of thiols for the synthesis of S–S and S–P(O) bonds

Base-controlled Fe(Pc)-catalyzed S–S/S–P(O) bond formation.

Visible light photoredox catalyzed thiophosphate synthesis using methylene blue as a promoter

A novel efficient method for the synthesis of thiophosphate derivatives catalyzed by methylene blue with blue light irradiation under an air atmosphere is described.

Eosin Y-catalyzed, visible-light-promoted carbophosphinylation of allylic alcohols via a radical neophyl rearrangement

An eosin Y-catalyzed, visible-light-promoted phosphinylation-induced 1,2-rearrangement reaction of allylic alcohols to prepare various β-aryl-γ-ketophosphine oxides is presented.

Organo-Photoredox Catalyzed Oxidative Dehydrogenation of N-Heterocycles

We report here for the first time the catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of N-heterocycles by a visible-light organo-photoredox catalyst with low catalyst loading (0.1-1 mol %). The reaction proceeds efficiently under base- and additive-free conditions with ambient air at room temperature. The utility of this benign approach is demonstrated by the synthesis of various pharmaceutically relevant N-heteroarenes such as quinoline, quinoxaline, quinazoline, acridine, and indole.

Cs2 CO3 -Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidative Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling of Thiols with Phosphonates and Arenes

An efficient Cs₂ CO₃ -catalyzed oxidative coupling of thiols with phosphonates and arenes that uses molecular oxygen as the oxidant is described. These reactions provide not only a novel alkali metal salt catalyzed aerobic oxidation, but also an efficient approach to thiophosphates and sulfenylarenes, which are ubiquitously found in pharmaceuticals and pesticides. The reaction proceeds under simple and mild reaction conditions, tolerates a wide range of functional groups, and is applicable to the late-stage synthesis and modification of bioactive molecules.

Cs2CO3-promoted cross-dehydrogenative coupling of thiophenols with active methylene compounds

α-Sulfenylation of carbonyl compounds has been achieved via Cs₂CO₃-promoted aerobic cross-dehydrogenative coupling of thiophenols with active methylene compounds.

K2CO3-promoted aerobic oxidative cross-coupling of trialkyl phosphites with thiophenols

Phosphorylation of thiols has been achieved via K₂CO₃-promoted aerobic oxidative cross-coupling of trialkyl phosphites with thiophenols.

Regioselective phosphinylation of coumarins under green LED irradiation and its mechanism

A regioselective and efficient approach to 3-phosphinylated coumarins was developed via the active P-centered radical generated by energy transfer and electron transfer processes under green LED irradiation.