Photoredox/nickel-catalyzed hydroacylation of ethylene with aromatic acids

We report a general, practical and scalable hydroacylation reaction of ethylene with aromatic carboxylic acids with the synergistic combination of nickel and photoredox catalysis. Under ambient temperature and pressure, feedstock chemicals such as ethylene can be converted into high-value-added aromatic ketones in moderate to good yields (up to 92%) with reaction time of 2-6 hours.

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A novel hydroacylation reaction of ethylene with aromatic carboxylic acids using nickel and photoredox catalysis was reported, allowing for the conversion of feedstock chemicals into high-value products with moderate to good yields (up to 92%) in 2-6 hours under ambient conditions.