Eosin Y as a Direct Hydrogen-Atom Transfer Photocatalyst for the Functionalization of C−H Bonds

Abstract

Eosin Y, a well-known economical alternative to metal catalysts in visible-light-driven single-electron transfer-based organic transformations, can behave as an effective direct hydrogen-atom transfer catalyst for C−H activation. Using the alkylation of C−H bonds with electron-deficient alkenes as a model study revealed an extremely broad substrate scope, enabling easy access to a variety of important synthons. This eosin Y-based photocatalytic hydrogen-atom transfer strategy is promising for diverse functionalization of a wide range of native C−H bonds in a green and sustainable manner.