The Synthesis and α-Functionalisation of Amines via Visible Light Mediated Catalysis

Abstract

The ubiquity of amines in pharmaceutical, agrochemical and advanced materials has incentivised modern synthetic chemists to develop novel and innovative methods for their synthesis and functionalisation. Specifically, the direct alpha-C-H functionalisation of aliphatic amines represents one such transformation which demands further development and improvement of current methodology. Visible-light mediated catalysis has presented a powerful platform to facilitate this transformation, with several pathways established to achieve the alpha-functionalisation of amines. This thesis is an exploration of the visible-light mediated functionalisation of aliphatic amines. Specifically, it explores t..