Visible-Spectrum Solar-Light-Mediated Benzylic C-H Oxygenation Using 9,10-Dibromoanthracene As an Initiator

Sourav K. Santra, Alex M. Szpilman

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Abstract

We report a visible-light-mediated benzylic C-H oxygenation reaction. The reaction is initiated by solar light or the blue LED activation of 9,10-dibromoanthracene in a reaction with oxygen and takes place at ambient temperature and air pressure. Secondary benzylic positions are oxygenated to ketones, while tertiary benzylic carbons are oxygenated to give hydroperoxides. Notably, cumene hydroperoxide is produced in a higher yield and at milder conditions than the currently employed industrial conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1164-1171
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume86
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021

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