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ReviewBeilstein journal of organic chemistry2025

Recent advances in Norrish-Yang cyclization and dicarbonyl photoredox reactions for natural product synthesis.

Peng-Xi Luo, Jin-Xuan Yang, Shao-Min Fu, Bo Liu

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Review in Beilstein journal of organic chemistry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Peng-Xi LuoCollege of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Rd., Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China.
Jin-Xuan YangCollege of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Rd., Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China.
Shao-Min FuCollege of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Rd., Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7095-0672
Bo LiuCollege of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Rd., Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China.

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Abstract

In recent years, the Norrish-Yang cyclization and related photoredox reactions of dicarbonyls have been extensively utilized in natural product synthesis. This review summarizes the latest advancements in these reactions for constructing terpenoids, alkaloids, and antibiotics. Through Norrish-Yang cyclization, dicarbonyls (e.g., 1,2-diketones and α-keto amides) can efficiently construct sterically hindered ring structures, which can further undergo ring-opening or rearrangement reaction to assemble complex molecular frameworks. Additionally, quinone photoredox reactions involving single-electron transfer (SET) processes provide novel strategies for the stereoselective synthesis of useful structures such as spiroketals. This review, drawing on examples from recently reported natural product syntheses, elaborates on reaction mechanisms, factors governing regioselectivity and stereoselectivity, and the impact of substrate structures on reaction pathways. These reactions not only serve as robust tools for the streamlined synthesis of natural products but also establish a solid foundation for subsequent pharmaceutical investigations.

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dicarbonylsnatural productNorrish–Yang cyclizationphotoredoxtotal synthesis

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