Merging cobalt and photoredox catalysis for the C8-H alkoxylation of 1-naphthylamine derivatives with alcohols

A combined cobalt and photoredox catalysis system to realize the C8-H alkoxylation of 1-naphthylamine derivatives with alcohols was developed. Using commercially available alkyl alcohols as raw materials and Co(OAc)(2) and rose bengal as catalysts, 1-naphthylamine derivatives reacted with alcohols to generate the corresponding C8-H alkoxylation products in good yields.

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A combined cobalt and photoredox catalysis system was developed for the C8-H alkoxylation of 1-naphthylamine derivatives with alcohols, yielding good product yields.