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Demonstrates effective methylsulfonylation in alkenes, suggesting a novel metal-free approach.
We report a visible-light photocatalytic, transition-metal-free methylsulfonylation/distal (benzo)thiazolyl migration cascade of unactivated alkenes using DMSO or DMSO- d 6 as methylsulfonyl or trideuteromethylsulfonyl sources. The corresponding sulfonyl radicals add selectively to the terminal alkene carbon and trigger distal migration. Mechanistic studies support hydroxyl-radical generation through a photo-Fenton-like process involving water and oxygen, without externally added hydrogen peroxide, thereby avoiding metal leaching and catalyst deactivation.
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