Visible-light-induced Organocatalytic Perfluoroalkylation of Electron-rich Olefins

Abstract

Fluorine-containing organic molecules are expected to be used in various applications, and radical reactions are considered useful synthetic methods. Visible-light-induced organic reactions using photoredox catalysts continue to be investigated and their application to the synthesis of fluorinated compounds has been reported. We have developed organocatalytic perfluoroalkylation through environmentally friendly visible-light-driven reactions. In this account, we introduce our recently developed visible-light-driven perfluoroalkylation of electron-rich olefins catalyzed by eosin Y and enamines.