Visible‐Light‐Induced Radical Cyclization of Trifluoroacetimidoyl Chlorides with Alkynes: Catalytic Synthesis of 2‐Trifluoromethyl Quinolines

A simple and efficient method for the synthesis of 2-trifluoromethyl quinolines by means of visible-light-induced radical cyclization of trifluoroacetimidoyl chlorides with alkynes has been developed. This protocol allows the generation of imidoyl radicals by activation of C(sp2)Cl bonds using a photoredox catalyst under mild and environmentally friendly conditions (see scheme). As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.