Photoredox catalysis has been recognized as a powerful and versatile method in organic synthesis. However, there are some radical intermediates that are difficult to access using the traditional Ru(bpy)32+ catalysts.  This presentation will describe our efforts to further expand the range of photoredox - catalyzed reactions by altering the structure of the bipyridine ligand on ruthenium. In particular, it will discuss synthesis of bifunctional photoredox catalysts that were designed to promote formation of radical intermediates through an outer sphere electron transfer.

Novel complexes for photoredox catalysis

248th National Meeting (2014)

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