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Reported herein is a photochemical strategy for C(sp3)–H azolation of ethers via a hydrogen-atom transfer and radical-polar crossover process, offering efficient access to valuable N-alkylated azoles under visible-light irradiation. The protocol is metal-free and photocatalyst-free, and exhibits good to excellent yields and broad substrate scope with regard to azoles. EPR experiments provide evidence for the formation of intermediates formed in situ. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A novel solid-state second harmonic generation (SHG) organic–inorganic hybrid switch [Me3NCH2CH2F]FeBr4 (1) exhibits genuine three-step "on–off–on–off" SHG-switching above-room temperature, which has potential applications in multi-step optical devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Herein, we describe an efficient method involving the synthesis of diverse quinoxalines using the DMSO/tBuONa/O2 system as a single-electron oxidant to form α-imino radicals and nitrogen radicals for the direct construction of C–N bonds. This methodology provides a novel approach to form α-imino radicals with good reactivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Radical/radical cross-coupling remains challenging due to diffusion control issues. Herein, we report a visible-light-induced radical/radical cross-coupling reaction of quaternary ammonium salts and Hantzschs via C–N and C–C bond cleavage. The current synthetic approach furnishes 1,2-diphenylethanes in moderate to good yields and provides a method for the construction of the C(sp3)–C(sp3) bond. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Compared with the spherical molecule 1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]-octane (2.2.2-dabco), 1,5-diazabicyclo[3.2.2]nonane (3.2.2-dabcn) bears a lower symmetry and larger size. As expected, reactions of 3.2.2-dabcn with rubidium halides gave two 3D molecular ferroelectrics [3.2.2-H2dabcn]RbX3 (X = Br for 1; X = I for 2) with Tc at 342 K (1) and 293 K (2). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Herein, copper-catalyzed direct C–C bond cleavage of amides fused to 8-aminoquinoline as a directing group to form urea in the presence of amines and dioxygen is reported. Compared to the previous C–H aminations of amides via C–H activation, this reaction presents a catalyst and oxidant controlled C–C bond cleavage strategy that enables amidation through a radical process. CuBr/Ag2CO3/O2 shows the best catalytic result at 150 °C. A series of aryl and alkyl amides were compatible with this transformation. Notably, this method provided access to cyclohexanone, one of the most important industrial materials. The pathway of this reaction was investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]