Intermolecular C-H Quaternary Alkylation of Aniline Derivatives Induced by Visible-Light Photoredox Catalysis

The intermolecular direct C-H alkylation of aniline derivatives with alpha-bromo ketones to build a quaternary carbon center was reported with a visible-light catalysis procedure. The reaction covers a variety of functional groups with good to excellent yields. A regioselectivity favoring the ortho position for the amine group was observed and investigated with Fukui indices and spectral methods.