Visible-light photoredox catalysis enabled bromination of phenols and alkenes

Abstract

A mild and efficient methodology for the bromination of phenols and alkenes has been developed utilizing visible light-induced photoredox catalysis. The bromine was generated in situ from the oxidation of Br- by Ru(bpy)33+, both of which resulted from the oxidative quenching process. © 2014 Zhao et al; licensee Beilstein-Institut.