Cu<sup>I</sup>(phenanthroline) complexes are not only economically attractive alternatives to ruthenium- or iridium-based photoredox catalysts, but also offer distinct reaction modes beyond an initial electron transfer, which allow the development of unique synthetic transformations. Examples from our laboratory such as trifluoromethylsulfonylations or aminochlorinations of alkenes, as well as ATRA reactions of organohalides with styrenes or phenylacetylenes, will be discussed.

Shining light on copper: Unique opportunities for visible-light-mediated photoredox catalysis

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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