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Oliva M, Chernobrovkina VV, Van Der Eyken E, Sharma UK. Boronic acids and their derivatives as continuous flow friendly alkyl radical precursors. Synlett 2023. [DOI: 10.1055/a-2068-6038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
Abstract
Since its recognition as an enabling tool to form challenging C-C and C-heteroatom bonds under mild and sustainable conditions, photoredox catalysis has been in the spotlight within the synthetic community. As a consequence, the interest in developing novel synthetic strategies has spiked together with the need to define suitable technologies to overcome scale-up issues dictated by the Bouguer-Beer-Lambert law. In this context, continuous-flow reactors play a major role in increasing the efficiency of a given photocatalyzed reaction, thus rendering scale-up processes more accessible. In the alkyl radical precursor landscape, boron-based species have begun to play a predominant role. Though the reactivity of trifluoroborates has been deeply investigated, the interest in using other boron species as radical precursors in photocatalyzed reactions has recently arisen. This late exploration lies in the fact that the high oxidation potential of boronic acids (BAs) hinders their possible applications. Nevertheless, to circumvent this issue, a diverse array of activation modes has been developed, exploiting in most cases the inherent Lewis acidity of the boronic acid. The aim of this account is to highlight our recent contribution to this vibrant field with a focus on broad applicability, selectivity, and scalability via continuous-flow methodology.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Chemistry, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Chemistry, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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