Non-Innocent Behaviour of Aromatic Isocyanides under Visible Light: A Pathway to Thioformimidates and Dehydroalanine

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the reactive behavior of isocyanides when exposed to visible light, particularly in forming new organic compounds.
• Investigated reactions of aromatic isocyanides under visible light.
• Analyzed interactions with thiyl radicals to synthesize new compounds.
• Used organic synthesis techniques to assess product formation.
• Successful generation of thioformimidates and dehydroalanine from isocyanides.
• Demonstrated the feasibility of using visible light to promote reactions.
• Highlighted the potential for more efficient synthesis of nitrogen-containing molecules.