Coupling reactions employing photo-redox catalysis

We are currently investigating a photo-redox mediated variant of a reductive homo-coupling reaction towards biaryls. Employing suitable conditions, especially regarding the photocatalyst and a sustainable reducing agent, we are developing a broadly applicable method for the synthesis of highly functionalized biaryls.

In the recent future, we are targeting the development of an atroposelective variant of the above mentioned homo-coupling reaction utilizing chiral abundant ligands.