A Ce(III)-catalyzed, visible light–induced aerobic oxidative diarylation of glycine
derivatives with electron-rich aromatics is described. This method enables the efficient
and rapid synthesis of diarylmethane derivatives under mild conditions, using air
as the oxidant and obviating the need for an external photosensitizer. It is noteworthy
that this protocol can be scaled up to 5 mmol without a significant impact on the
efficiency.
Keywords
Glycine derivative - Visible-light induced - Photosensitizers free - Diarylation -
Cerium catalysis