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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1720060
graphical review

Red-Shifting Blue Light Photoredox Catalysis for Organic Synthesis: A Graphical Review

Logan R. Beck 
a   Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, New York, New York, 10027, USA
,
Katherine A. Xie
a   Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, New York, New York, 10027, USA
,
Samantha L. Goldschmid
a   Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, New York, New York, 10027, USA
,
Stavros K. Kariofillis 
a   Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, New York, New York, 10027, USA
,
Candice L. Joe 
b   Chemical Process Development, Bristol Myers Squibb, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08903, USA
,
Trevor C. Sherwood 
c   Small Molecule Drug Discovery, Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey, 08543, USA
,
Melda Sezen-Edmonds 
b   Chemical Process Development, Bristol Myers Squibb, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08903, USA
,
Tomislav Rovis  ∗
a   Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, New York, New York, 10027, USA
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Abstract

Photoredox catalysis has revolutionized synthetic chemistry in recent decades. However, the field has traditionally used high-energy blue/ultraviolet light to activate chromophores. High-energy irradiation is associated with several drawbacks (e.g., activation of sensitive functional groups, undesired metal-ligand homolysis, background activation of molecules, and poor penetration), which has led researchers to develop alternative systems with lower energy deep red (DR) or near-infrared (NIR) light. This graphical review provides a concise overview of photophysical principles relevant to photoredox catalysis. Several applications that benefit from low-energy irradiation, such as large-scale batch reactions, photodynamic therapy, biological labeling, and multi-photon excitation are reviewed.

Key words

photoredox catalysis - deep red and near-infrared light - cross-coupling - reaction engineering - photodynamic therapy - photoaffinity labeling - proximity labeling - multiphoton excitation


Publication History

Received: 11 January 2023

Accepted: 24 January 2023

Article published online:
28 February 2023

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