Minisci-Type Dehydrogenative Coupling of N-Heteroaromatic Rings with Inert C(sp³)–H Enabled by a Visible-Light-Catalyzed Intermolecular Hydrogen Atom Transfer Process

Abstract

The Minisci-type dehydrogenative coupling of N-heteroaromatic rings with inert C–H or Si–H partners via visible-light-catalyzed hydrogen atom transfer has been reported. This methodology allows the coupling reactions to be carried out in water as a solvent under air atmospheric conditions with visible-light illumination. A wide range of inert C–H and Si–H partners could be directly coupled with various N-aromatic heterocycles to deliver products in good to excellent yields.