Copper-(Photo)Catalyzed Radical Reactions with Organic Halides

Copper is one of the most efficient and attractive metals for catalysis. In addition to their availability, low cost and limited toxicity, copper complexes are utilized to catalyze a broad variety of reactions, including examples involving radicals. For such reactions, organic halides are by far the most versatile and attractive substrates. Our contributions to the catalysis of radical reactions from organic halides with copper complexes are summarized in this account.

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Copper is an efficient and attractive metal for catalysis. Copper complexes are utilized to catalyze various reactions, including those involving radicals, due to their availability, low cost, and limited toxicity. This account summarizes our contributions to the catalysis of radical reactions from organic halides with copper complexes.