Photocatalytic construction of seven-membered aza-heterocycles: Recent advances and mechanistic insights

Key Points

• This research focuses on the efficient synthesis of seven-membered aza-heterocycles found in alkaloids.
• Reviewed recent advances in photocatalytic synthesis techniques.
• Analyzed mechanistic insights into the construction of aza-heterocycles.
• Discussed the role of alkaloids as natural products with pharmacological properties.
• Highlighting improved synthetic routes for alkaloid scaffolds.
• Demonstrating a variety of pharmacological activities linked to these compounds.