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Visible-Light-Induced External Radical-Triggered Annulation To Access CF2-Containing Benzoxepine Derivatives
Haoyue Xiang1, Qing-Lan Zhao1, Peng-Ju Xia1
1College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University , Changsha 410083, China.
Abstract:
A facile and diversified synthesis of functionalized CF2-containing benzoxepine derivatives via photoredox catalysis was achieved in this work. This novel protocol features broad substrate scope, mild reaction conditions, operational simplicity, easy scale-up, and versatile derivatization, which would facilitate its practical and broad applications in the construction of valuable and synthetically challenging heterocycles.
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