Merging visible-light photoredox and micellar catalysis: arylation reactions with anilines nitrosated in situ

An aqueous photocatalytic system was designed by merging visible-light photoredox catalysis with micellar catalysis. Eosin B, an organic dye, was utilized as the photocatalyst, and Triton X-100 was employed as the surfactant; both are inexpensive and commercially available. This clean and energy-saving catalytic system enables photocatalytic reactions of the diazonium ion generated in situ to proceed smoothly in water without any co-solvents or additives at room temperature.