University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (6): 118-128.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202408101

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Recent Advances in Asymmetric Free Radical Reactions via Visible Light-Organocatalytic Synergy

Dan Liu   

  1. College of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Hohhot 010000, China
  • Received:2024-08-24 Accepted:2024-10-23 Published:2025-06-20
  • Contact: LIU Dan E-mail:liudan@imnu.edu.cn

Abstract: In recent years, asymmetric free radical reactions catalyzed by organocatalysts have garnered significant attention in the field of organic synthesis. This strategy exhibits mild reaction conditions, and demonstrates excellent regioselectivity and stereoselectivity. Notably, the rapid development of visible light catalysihas provided a new avenue for enhancing these reactions. This review highlights recent progress in asymmetric free radical reactions that combine photocatalysis with organocatalysis: (1) visible light–chiral amine cooperative catalysis, (2) visible light–carbene cooperative catalysis, and (3) visible light–hydrogen bonding catalysis.

Key words: Organic small molecule catalysis, Photocatalysis, Free radical reaction, Asymmetric catalysis