Photoredox-Catalyzed Reductive Carbamoyl Radical Generation: A Redox-Neutral Intermolecular Addition-Cyclization Approach to Functionalized 3,4-Dihydroquinolin-2-ones

Org Lett. 2017 Feb 17;19(4):874-877. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b00022. Epub 2017 Jan 30.

Abstract

The first reductive generation of carbamoyl radicals using photoredox catalysis for their formation is reported. This approach facilitated the development of a redox-neutral synthesis of functionalized 3,4-dihydroquinolin-2-ones via the novel intermolecular addition-cyclization of carbamoyl radicals across electron-deficient alkenes. To illustrate the versatility of this reaction, a diverse collection of 3,4-dihydroquinolin-2-ones, including fused cyclic and spirocyclic systems inspired by natural products, has been prepared.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't