Visible Light-Induced Carbonylation of Alkenes to Construct α-Branched Aryl Ketone Derivatives

Zi-Wei Xi; Zhuo-Ying Dong; Zheng-Kai Ji; Kai Zhang; Fugang Zhao; Qi-liang Yuan; Yong‐Miao Shen

doi:10.1039/d6cc02335e

January 1, 2026Chemical Communications

Visible Light-Induced Carbonylation of Alkenes to Construct α-Branched Aryl Ketone Derivatives

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Key Points

The central aim is to develop a photocatalytic method for the efficient construction of α-branched aryl ketones from alkenes.
Utilized visible light to promote the reaction through a photocatalytic strategy.
Reacted alkenes with benzoyl cyanides and boronic acids to achieve difunctionalization.
Employed a broad range of substrates to showcase the versatility of the method.
Successfully generated α-branched aryl ketones with high yields and functional group tolerance.
Demonstrated effective conversion across a wide variety of alkene substrates.

Implication

Demonstrates efficient carbonylation of alkenes to aryl ketones, suggesting broad versatility for synthetic applications.

Abstract

We report a practical photocatalytic strategy for alkene difunctionalization by reaction with benzoyl cyanides and boronic acids, efficiently affording α-branched aryl ketones. This method features broad substrate scope, excellent functional...

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Visible Light-Induced Carbonylation of Alkenes to Construct α-Branched Aryl Ketone Derivatives

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Visible Light-Induced Carbonylation of Alkenes to Construct α-Branched Aryl Ketone Derivatives

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