WO 3 -Based Heterogeneous Photocatalyzed Carboxamidation of Isocyanides for the Synthesis of Phenanthridine-6-carboxamides

Key Points

• Phenanthridine-6-carboxamides yield reached 93% under the novel photocatalytic protocol, indicating high efficiency.
• The process utilized Ph₃N as a redox reagent and demonstrated good substituent tolerance.
• Heterogeneous semiconductors served effectively as photocatalysts in the multicomponent reaction, facilitating synthesis.
• This approach enhances potential applications in fine chemical modification and pharmaceutical development.

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