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Light-activated copper(II) complexes achieve efficient anti-Markovnikov alkene hydration

Phys · · 580 words · By Okayama University

Researchers from Okayama University and Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a copper(II)-based photocatalytic system for the anti-Markovnikov hydration of alkenes. The method allows for the selective production of primary alcohols using visible light and an earth-abundant metal, applicable to both aromatic and aliphatic substrates.

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“a team of researchers led by Professor Tomoya Miura from the Division of Applied Chemistry, Okayama University, Japan, along with Dr. Naoki Oku from the Division of Applied Chemistry, Okayama University, Japan, and Dr. Hiroshi Ikeda from the Department of Applied Chemistry and The Research Institute for Molecular Electronic Devices, Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan, has developed a novel photocatalytic system based on copper(II)”
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Multiple web search results from EurekAlert! and other science news sources confirm the development of a copper(II)-based system led by Professor Tomoya Miura of Okayama University.
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“The study was published in the journal Nature Communications on February 21, 2026.”
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Two independent web search results explicitly state the study was published in Nature Communications on February 21, 2026.
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“the copper(II)-based catalyst can efficiently convert a broad range of alkenes into alcohols with high selectivity.”
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EurekAlert! and other web search results confirm that the copper(II)-based catalyst efficiently converts a broad range of alkenes into alcohols with high selectivity.
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web search NEUTRAL — The results demonstrate that the copper(II)-based catalyst can efficiently convert a broad range of alkenes into alcohols with high selectivity. Unlike typical copper complexes that undergo rapid exci…
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1127692
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web search NEUTRAL — Fundamentally, the selective hydration of alkenes represents a crucial transformation in organic synthesis, underpinning the production of diverse molecules ranging from pharmaceutical intermediates t…
https://scienmag.com/copperii-complexes-harnessed-by-light-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — A highly active Mn(I) pincer catalyst enables an atom-economic and highly efficient N-alkylation of amines with alcohols utilizing the borrowing hydrogen methodology. A broad range of anilines and mor…
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“the copper(II)-based catalyst exhibits a sufficiently long-lived excited state to enable intermolecular single-electron transfer.”
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Multiple web search results, including EurekAlert!, explicitly mention the catalyst's long-lived excited state enabling intermolecular single-electron transfer.
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web search NEUTRAL — Unlike typical copper complexes that undergo rapid excited-state deactivation, the copper(II)-based catalyst exhibits a sufficiently long-lived excited state to enable intermolecular single-electron t…
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1127692
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web search NEUTRAL — A key mechanistic insight from the study shows the reaction proceeding via radical intermediates stemming from photoinduced single-electron oxidation of alkenes, a process rarely achieved through inte…
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web search NEUTRAL — Unlike typical copper complexes that undergo rapid excited-state deactivation, the copper(II)-based catalyst exhibits a sufficiently long-lived excited state to enable intermolecular single-electron t…
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/eng/research_highlights/index_id…
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“the system shows excellent performance not only for aromatic alkenes but also for challenging aliphatic substrates”
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While the general system is described, the provided evidence for claim 4 consists of general definitions of copper from Wikipedia and Britannica, and does not specifically confirm the performance on 'challenging aliphatic substrates'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Copper is a chemical element; it has symbol Cu (from Latin cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. A freshly expose…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 4, 2026 · Copper, a chemical element that is a reddish, extremely ductile metal and an excellent conductor of electricity and heat. The pure metal is second only to silver in thermal and electric …
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“it enables late-stage functionalization of natural products and pharmaceutical derivatives”
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Only the EurekAlert! source explicitly confirms the late-stage functionalization of natural products and pharmaceutical derivatives for this specific copper(II) system; other sources discuss late-stage functionalization in general terms.
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web search NEUTRAL — In addition, it enables late-stage functionalization of natural products and pharmaceutical derivatives, highlighting its practical utility in modifying advanced molecular structures without disruptin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Furthermore, the late-stage functionalization of complex molecules and the successful application of products to generate alkynyl sulfones highlight the potential utility of this methodology. Mechanis…
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web search NEUTRAL — In recent years, visible-light-mediated direct functionalization of olefins or alkynes to afford a diverse range of organic compounds has received extensive interest from synthetic chemists due to the…
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“It can be extended to other transformations, including intramolecular cyclization reactions and anti-Markovnikov addition of nucleophiles other than water, such as alcohols and azoles.”
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Web search results confirm the system can be extended to intramolecular cyclization and anti-Markovnikov addition of nucleophiles like alcohols.
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web search NEUTRAL — Copper(II) photoredox catalysis for anti-Markovnikov hydration of alkenes.It can be extended to other transformations, including intramolecular cyclization reactions and anti-Markovnikov addition of n…
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web search NEUTRAL — In a groundbreaking advancement poised to transform the landscape of synthetic organic chemistry, researchers have unveiled a novel copper(II)-based photocatalytic system that enables efficient anti-M…
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web search NEUTRAL — http://Leah4sci.com/markovnikov presents: Markovnikov’s Rule vs Anti-Markovnikov in Alkene Addition ReactionsNeed help with Orgo?
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“Mechanistic investigations revealed that the reaction proceeds through radical intermediates generated by photoinduced single-electron oxidation of alkenes.”
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Web search results specifically mention a key mechanistic insight involving radical intermediates stemming from photoinduced single-electron oxidation of alkenes.
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web search NEUTRAL — Subsequent single-electron oxidation converts 34-I into nitrogen-centered radical 34-II, which undergoes radical addition across the alkene to furnish intermediate 34-III. Radical adduct 34-III then p…
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web search NEUTRAL — We focus on reaction mechanisms involving single-electron transfer, triplet-energy transfer, and other radical processes.
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“Naoki Oku et al, Photooxidative Copper(II) Catalysis for Promoting anti-Markovnikov Hydration of Alkenes, Nature Communications (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-69807-0”
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