Issue 5, 2012

Visible-light-mediated photochemistry: accelerating Ru(bpy)32+-catalyzed reactions in continuous flow

Abstract

The first application of visible-light-mediated synthetic photochemistry in continuous flow is described. Using an operationally simple photoreactor design, several Ru(bpy)32+-catalyzed transformations were performed with 10–50 fold rate enhancement over the corresponding batch methods. In the process, lower catalyst loadings were needed to produce the desired products in excellent yields within residence times between 1 and 30 min, while minimal waste byproducts were formed. The process is readily scalable and provides access to large quantities of product in relatively short time.

Graphical abstract: Visible-light-mediated photochemistry: accelerating Ru(bpy)32+-catalyzed reactions in continuous flow

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Article information

Article type
Edge Article
Submitted
05 Dec 2011
Accepted
03 Jan 2012
First published
09 Feb 2012

Chem. Sci., 2012,3, 1612-1616

Visible-light-mediated photochemistry: accelerating Ru(bpy)32+-catalyzed reactions in continuous flow

F. R. Bou-Hamdan and P. H. Seeberger, Chem. Sci., 2012, 3, 1612 DOI: 10.1039/C2SC01016J

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