Visible-light-mediated C(sp3)-H functionalization of alkyl arylacetates: an easy approach to S-benzyl dithiocarbamate acetates

An efficient visible light-promoted C(sp(3))-H functionalization of alkyl arylacetates has been developed using CS2 and amines by eosin Y/I-2 dual catalysis to achieve the formation of S-benzyl dithiocarbamate acetates.

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An efficient method for the C(sp(3))-H functionalization of alkyl arylacetates using CS2 and amines by eosin Y/I-2 dual catalysis has been developed, leading to the formation of S-benzyl dithiocarbamate acetates.