EDA-complex photoactivation of thianthrene-based radical precursors enables divergent access to functionalized saturated heterocycles

Organic Chemistry Frontiers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yingmin Ji, Roser Pleixats, Israel Fernandez, Carolina Gimbert-Suriñach, Adelina Vallribera, Albert Granados
DOI: 10.1039/d5qo01397f
Cited by: 1
References: 42

Abstract

Electron-accepting thianthrenium and iminothianthrene species form EDA complexes with alkenoic substrates through π interactions, enabling a multibond-forming cascade that constructs diverse heterocycles.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Radical Photochemical Reactions Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry

Publication details

Journal / source
Organic Chemistry Frontiers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
4
Pages
1116–1124
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN