Abstract
SmI2 is a versatile reagent in single electron transfer-mediated reductive transformations. Photoexcitation of SmI2 generates a reactive excited state capable of transferring an electron to substrates that are recalcitrant towards accepting electrons. Synthetic results unequivocally indicate light as a green and sustainable promoter of SmI2-mediated chemistry, with the potential to replace the suspected carcinogen hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA). Rate constants of photoinduced electron transfer from SmI2 are in the range of 107–109 M−1 s−1, which are an order of magnitude higher in comparison with the ground state process. Recent advancement in EuII- and CeIII-based photo-redox catalysis rejuvenated the area of photo-catalyzed reactions of low-valent lanthanides. This review article aims to illustrate the role of photoexcitation on SmI2-mediated reductive transformations.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e4570 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2024 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Funding
SM is grateful to C. V. Raman Global University.
Keywords
- electron transfer
- lanthanides
- organic synthesis
- photochemistry
- samarium