We have developed a photocatalyst-free reaction system that uses Hantzsch esters as photoreducing agents to promote the coupling of carbonyl compounds to 1,2-diols. The system fully utilizes the single electron transfer and proton donor roles of Hantzsch esters. The system shows a wide range of substrate application. Aromatic ketones, aliphatic ketones, and aldehydes can be applied to the catalytic system. Both self-coupling and cross-coupling can achieve ideal results.
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