A transition metal- and oxidant-free visible light photoinduced protocol for a direct functionalization of 2-methylquinolines has been developed.  This protocol enabled a C-H functionalization of substituted 2-methylquinolines with diacetyl or ethyl pyruvate, under environmentally friendly conditions. Mechanistic investigation based on DFT calculations provided details about the origins of the reactivity and selectivity.

Green approach for visible light-induced direct functionalization of 2-methylquinolines

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