Visible light induced redox neutral fragmentation of 1,2-diol derivatives

Zusammenfassung

A homogeneous, redox-neutral photo fragmentation of diol derivatives was developed. Under photo/hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) dual catalysis, diol derivatives such as lignin model compounds and diol monoesters undergo selective beta C(sp(3))-O bond cleavage to afford ketones, phenols and acids effectively.