Photocatalyst-free visible light promoted E → Z isomerization of alkenes

Abstract

A simple and green method of visible light driven photocatalytic E to Z isomerization of alkenes has been developed. A variety of (Z)-alkenes can be prepared in the presence of visible light, without any additional photocatalyst. This protocol features photocatalyst-free conditions, which are mild, tolerant, and operationally simple, and is easy to implement.