Selective Photoredox Decarboxylation Of Alpha-Ketoacids To Allylic Ketones And 1,4-Dicarbonyl Compounds Dependent On Cobaloxime Catalysis

A photoredox/cobaloxime co-catalyzed coupling reaction of a-ketoacids and methacrylates to obtain allylic ketones is described. Without the cobaloxime catalyst, 1,4-dicarbonyl compounds are generated. The cobaloxime catalyst enables dehydrogenation to generate the formation of new olefins. The generality, good substrate scope and mild conditions are good features in the photoredox/cobaloxime catalysis protocol, and this method will provide new opportunities for the functionalization of more olefins.