Organophotoredox-Catalyzed Formation of Alkyl–Aryl and −Alkyl C–S/Se Bonds from Coupling of Redox-Active Esters with Thio/Selenosulfonates

A mild organophotoredox synthetic protocol for forming a Csp3–S/Se bond by reacting widespread redox-active esters with thio/selenosulfonates has been developed. The power of the synthetic manifold is fueled by an unprecedented broad substrate scope and wide functional group tolerance.