Hydrogen bond directed aerobic oxidation of amines via photoredox catalysis

Article abstract of DOI:10.1039/c8cc06603e

An application of H-bonding interactions for directing the α-C-H oxidation of amines to amides and amino-ketones catalyzed by an organic photocatalyst is reported. The high efficiency of this method is demonstrated by the aerobic oxidation of pyrrolidines, diarylamines and benzylamines bearing urea groups with high yields and a wide substrate scope.