Convergent paired photocatalyzed hydroarylation of β-alkenyl ketones with cyanoaromatics enabled by radical anion sorting

Key Points

• To explore regioselective hydroarylation of β-alkenyl ketones using radical anion sorting.
• Utilized radical anion sorting for regioselectivity.
• Conducted photocatalyzed reactions involving β-alkenyl ketones and cyanoaromatics.
• Synthetic pathways led to the production of β-aryl alkylketones.
• Successfully achieved regioselective hydroarylation of β-alkenyl ketones.
• Generated β-aryl alkylketones as end products.
• Demonstrated viability of radical anion sorting in reactions.