9-Cyano-10-methoxycarbonylanthracene as a Visible Organic Photoredox Catalyst in the Two-Molecule Photoredox System

Visible-light-induced decarboxylative and deboronative reactions using two-molecule organic photoredox catalysts, namely, phenanthrene (Phen) and biphenyl (BP), as electron donors and 9-cyano-10-methoxycarbonylanthracene1aas an electron acceptor were achieved. The high solubility of1asignificantly improved the reaction efficiency and product yield.In addition, the facile tuning of the oxidation potential of theelectron-donor molecule via the replacement of Phen with BPenabled the application of the two-molecule photoredox system toa wide range of substrates.

Automated summary

Visible-light-induced decarboxylative and deboronative reactions were achieved using two-molecule organic photoredox catalysts. The high solubility improved reaction efficiency and product yield. The oxidation potential of the electron-donor molecule can be tuned for a wide range of substrates.