Title: Photoelectrochemical C−H Alkylation of Heteroarenes with Organotrifluoroborates

Authors: Dr. Hong Yan  Zhong‐Wei Hou  Prof. Dr. Hai‐Chao Xu

Abstract:

A photoelectrochemical method for the C−H alkylation of heteroarenes with organotrifluoroborates has been developed. The merger of electrocatalysis and photoredox catalysis provides a chemical oxidant‐free approach for the generation and functionalization of alkyl radicals from organotrifluoroborates. A variety of heteroarenes were functionalized using primary, secondary, and tertiary alkyltrifluoroborates with excellent regio‐ and chemoselectivity.

Full-link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/anie.201814488