Redox NHC organocatalysis

NHC-promoted radical reactions are a versatile and robust tool for organic synthetic chemists. However, this field is still in its infancy and in order to develop original synthetic methodologies, efforts need to be directed towards a deeper understanding of the mechanism.

L. Delfau, S. Nichilo, F. Molton, J. Broggi, E. Tomás-Mendivil, D. Martin Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2021, 60, 26783-26789. DOI: 10.1002/anie.202111988