Anti-Markovnikov hydroarylation of alkenes via polysulfide anion photocatalysis

A protocol for anti-Markovnikov hydroarylation of alkenes with aryl halides has been developed using polysulfide anions as photocatalysts in the presence of the Hantzsch ester and water under irradiation with visible light.

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A protocol for anti-Markovnikov hydroarylation of alkenes with aryl halides has been successfully developed using polysulfide anions as photocatalysts in the presence of the Hantzsch ester and water under irradiation with visible light.