Robust Zinc(II)porphyrin Catalyst for Visible Light Induced C-H Arylation of Heteroarenes

J Org Chem. 2023 Jul 7;88(13):9424-9431. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c00385. Epub 2023 Jun 12.

Abstract

Zinc(II)porphyrin catalyzed light induced C-H arylation of heteroarenes from anilines is discussed. The method is nontoxic and efficient, using only 0.5 mol % of porphyrin catalyst to produce bi(hetero)aryls in good yields. This work demonstrates the potential use of porphyrin photocatalysts as efficient and robust alternatives to organic dyes.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Light
  • Porphyrins*
  • Zinc*

Substances

  • Zinc
  • Porphyrins