A photocatalytic [3+2] cycloaddition of aziridines with activated alkynes is reported
under visible-light irradiation in the presence of ruthenium catalyst. This chemical
transformation provides polysubstituted pyrrolidines in good yields based on the click
chemistry philosophy. The reaction successfully represents a primary trial of cyclocarboamination
through photocascade catalysis combining energy transfer and redox neutral reactions.
Key words
aziridine - alkyne - dihydropyrrolidine - visible light - click chemistry - photoredox
catalysis