Synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles via α-aminoalkyl radicals generated from α-silyl secondary amines under visible light irradiation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Aug 18;50(64):8900-3. doi: 10.1039/c4cc03000a.

Abstract

We have succeeded in the visible light-mediated synthetic use of α-aminoalkyl radicals derived from α-silyl secondary amines toward addition to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds. The resulting γ-aminocarbonyl compounds are converted into γ-lactams and pyrroles in a one-pot process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Amines / radiation effects*
  • Free Radicals / chemistry*
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Light
  • Photochemical Processes

Substances

  • Amines
  • Free Radicals
  • Heterocyclic Compounds