A visible-light induced cerium-catalyzed N-demethylation of N-methyl amides under air atmosphere to the corresponding of N-demethylated amides is presented. Upon irradiation the excited states of [Ce IV Cl n ] 2À are able to activate N-methyl amides. This reaction provides a methodology to cleave the CÀ N bond of amides under air conditions.
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