Visible-light-induced halogenation of aliphatic C-H bonds

Alkyl halides are of particular interests in the areas of pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material sciences. Direct C-H halogenation has been recognized as the most efficient method for the introduction of halogen atoms into organic molecules. This Digest paper highlighted some of the most recent and significant developments in the visible light-promoted halogenation of aliphatic C-H bonds. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.