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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Sustainable Chemistry
  • Photochemistry

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  • C1 substitution is crucial for synthesizing pharmaceuticals and natural products.
  • Traditional C1 sources are hazardous and generate waste.
  • Methanol offers a green and cost-effective alternative C1 source.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in photochemical transformations of methanol.
  • To highlight selective C1 substitutions like methylation, methoxylation, hydroxymethylation, and formylation.
  • To discuss mechanisms and photocatalytic systems for methanol activation.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of photochemical systems for methanol transformation.
  • Classification of methods based on methanol activation models.
  • Analysis of catalytic and non-catalytic photochemical approaches.

Main Results:

  • Photochemical strategies enable selective C1 substitutions under mild conditions.
  • Various C1 functional groups can be efficiently introduced using methanol.
  • Well-designed photochemical systems are key to successful methanol activation.

Conclusions:

  • Photochemical methanol activation presents a promising sustainable approach for C1 substitutions.
  • Further research is needed to address current challenges and expand applications.
  • This review provides insights into the mechanisms and systems for greener organic synthesis.