Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryHeterocycle SynthesisHeterocyclic ChemistryHeterocyclic CompoundsPhotocatalysisPhotochemical SynthesisPhotochemistryOxadiazole ChemistryOxazole ChemistryOxazole SynthesisPhotocatalytic SynthesisPhotocyclization ReactionsPhotoredox CatalysisRoom-temperature Synthesis
A novel three-component cyclization of 2H-azirines, alkynyl bromides, and molecular oxygen under visible-light photoredox catalysis at room temperature has been developed, which provides a direct approach to a wide range of substituted oxazoles in moderate to good yields.
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