2023-09-072023-09-072023-08-311434-193Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2133/26259Herein, we report a photocatalytic strategy for the C−H functionalization of saturated azaheterocycles under mild conditions with only one equivalent of starting material. Our strategy is based on a redox active benzamide protecting group that is activated via a halogen-atom transfer (XAT) process to trigger the formation of an α-amino radical. This nucleophilic radical intermediate was then engaged in Giese additions and radical cross couplings to afford C−H alkylated and arylated products.application/pdf1-5engopenAccessAzaheterocyclesC−H functionalizationHalogen atom transferHydrogen atom transferPhotoredox catalysisPhotocatalytic C-H functionalization of nitrogen heterocycles mediated by a redox active protecting grouparticlePizzio, Marianela G.Mata, Ernesto GabinoDauban, PhilippeSaget, TanguyAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)