Applications of red light photoredox catalysis in organic synthesis

Photoredox catalysis has emerged as an efficient and versatile approach for developing novel synthetic methodologies. Particularly, red light photocatalysis has attracted more attention due to its intrinsic advantages of low energy, few health risks, few side reactions, and high penetration depth through various media. Impressive progress has been made in this field. In this review, we outline the applications of different photoredox catalysts in a wide range of red light-mediated reactions including direct red light photoredox catalysis, red light photoredox catalysis through upconversion, and dual red light photoredox catalysis. Due to the similarities between near-infrared (NIR) and red light, an overview of NIR-induced reactions is also presented. Lastly, current evidence showing the advantages of red light and NIR photoredox catalysis is also described.

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Photoredox catalysis is a highly efficient and versatile approach for developing novel synthetic methodologies. Red light photocatalysis, in particular, has gained more attention due to its advantages of low energy, few health risks, few side reactions, and high penetration depth. This review outlines the applications of different photoredox catalysts in a wide range of red light-mediated reactions, as well as provides an overview of NIR-induced reactions and the advantages of red light and NIR photoredox catalysis.