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¹Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 270, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.

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Gold photocatalysis utilizes unique electron transfer steps for organic transformations, avoiding external oxidants. This review explores gold(I) and gold(III) photocatalysts for novel C-C and C-X couplings and C-H activation.

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Area of Science:

Catalysis
Photochemistry
Organic Synthesis

Background:

Gold catalysis offers unique reaction pathways.
Photocatalysis enables novel transformations via electron transfer.
Gold complexes can undergo valence changes for catalytic cycles.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in gold photocatalysis.
To highlight gold-catalyzed organic transformations.
To discuss mechanistic insights and future directions.

Main Methods:

Review of mononuclear gold(I) catalysts (with/without photosensitizers).
Analysis of dinuclear gold(I) photocatalysts.
Summary of gold(III) photocatalyst applications (homogeneous and heterogeneous).

Main Results:

Gold photocatalysis facilitates redox-neutral C-C and C-X coupling.
C-H activation and radical-radical cross-coupling are enabled.
Gold complexes can mediate reactions via electron transfer or energy transfer.

Conclusions:

Gold photocatalysis provides a powerful platform for organic synthesis.
It complements existing photoredox catalysis strategies.
New avenues in gold chemistry are opened by these methods.