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Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences

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Photocatalytic carboxylation of aryl alkenes with CO2 via cleavage of C=C double bonds has been developed. This process involves aminomethyl-carboxylation intermediate, benzylic radicals and carbanions as key intermediates, delivering a variety of aryl acetic acids in moderate to good yields.

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Chinese Journal of Catalysis

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