Advances in the synthesis of three-dimensional molecular architectures by dearomatizing photocycloadditions

The dearomatizing photocycloaddition reaction is a powerful and effective strategy for synthesizing complex, three-dimensional, polycyclic scaffolds from simple aromatic precursors. Generally, the dearomatizing photocycloaddition reaction is promoted by visible light and occurs via an energy transfer (EnT) process. This mini-review provides an overview of recent advances in this area (2018-2020), encompassing both intramolecular and intermolecular transformations. While the majority of the studies are centered on intramolecular processes due to their predictable regio-and stereo-selectivity, intermolecular transformations that show an exceptionally broad substrate scope are beginning to emerge. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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This mini-review provides an overview of recent advances in dearomatizing photocycloaddition reaction, encompassing both intramolecular and intermolecular transformations. While most studies focus on intramolecular processes, intermolecular transformations with broad substrate scope are beginning to emerge.