Photo-Mediated Aromatic C-H Activation by Cu(II)-Amido-Quinoline Complexes

Key Points

• The study aims to demonstrate a photo-mediated strategy for selective hydroxylation of aromatic C–H bonds.
• Utilized Cu(II)-amido-quinoline complexes for C-H activation
• Conducted reactions under mild conditions at 50 °C
• Focused on the efficient conversion of benzene to hydroxylated products.
• Achieved effective hydroxylation of benzene
• Demonstrated a notable conversion rate under mild conditions.