Photocatalyst-free photoredox synthesis of diaryl selenides by reaction of diselenides with aryldiazo sulfones

A photcatalyst-free photoredox synthesis of diaryl selenides has been developed by coupling reaction of diselenides with aryldiazo sulfones. The reaction was accelerated under visible light irradiation without using a photocatalyst or photosensitizer. This approach facilitates the synthesis of diaryl selendes with a wide range of functional group tolerance.

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A photcatalyst-free photoredox synthesis of diaryl selenides has been developed by coupling reaction of diselenides with aryldiazo sulfones. The reaction was accelerated under visible light irradiation without using a photocatalyst or photosensitizer. This approach facilitates the synthesis of diaryl selendes with a wide range of functional group tolerance.