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Cooperative iodine and photoredox catalysis for direct oxidative lactonization of carboxylic acids
Duhamel, Thomas,Mu?iz, Kilian
, p. 933 - 936 (2019)
A new method for the formation of γ- and δ-lactones from carboxylic acids through direct conversion of benzylic C-H to C-O bonds is described. The reaction is conveniently induced by visible light and relies on a mild cooperative catalysis by the combination of molecular iodine and an organic dye.
