A sunlight-compatible photochemical thiol-ene reaction promoted by paracyclophane-derived photocatalyst

Key Points

• This research aims to develop a sustainable thiol-ene reaction using a novel photocatalyst under light conditions.
• Developed a thiol-ene reaction using 1-2.5 mol% paracyclophane-derived photocatalyst.
• Conducted reactions in ethanol at room temperature.
• Utilized @LED405 and sunlight as light sources.
• The reaction proceeded successfully under both sunlight and LED light.
• Conditions resulted in a broad range of product formation with high efficiency.
• Yield and sustainability were significantly improved compared to traditional methods.