PUBLICATIONS
21. H.-F. Piedra, I. Tagarro, M. Plaza*. “EDA complex photochemistry as a strategy for C–S bond formation”. Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Advance Article.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5QO00258C
20. L. Rodríguez, I. Lavandera, M. Plaza*, V. Gotor-Fernández*.
“Stereoselective Access to Gamma,Gamma-Dihalo-Beta-enols from Alkynes via Photobiocatalysis”.
19. A. Valdés, M. Plaza*, C. Valdés*. “Photochemical Carboborylation and Three- component Difunctionalization of α,β-unsaturated Ketones with Boronic Acids via Tosylhydrazones”. Chem. Sci. 2024, 15, 19626–19633.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SC06537A
18. H.-F. Piedra, M. Plaza*. “Visible-light-driven synthesis of alkenyl thiocyanates: novel building blocks for assembly of diverse sulfur-containing
molecules”. Chem. Sci. 2024, 15, 19077–19083.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SC06550F
17. H.-F. Piedra, C. Valdés, M. Plaza*. “A continuous-flow protocol for the synthesis of alkenyl thioethers based on the photochemical activation of halogen-bonding complexes”. Synlett 2024, a-2346-1091. (Invitation for the special issue Thieme Chemistry Awards 2024).
See more: https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-2346-1091
16. H.-F. Piedra, M. Plaza*. “Advancements in visible-light-induced reactions via alkenyl radical intermediates”. Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 2024, 23, 1217–1228.
See more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43630-024-00580-z#citeas
15. H.-F. Piedra, C. Valdés, M. Plaza*. “Synthesis of vinyl and 1,3-vinyl sulfones enabled by photochemical excitation of halogen-bonding complexes”. Adv. Synth. Catal. 2024, 366, 1422–1429.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.202301381
14. A. Valdés, L. López, M. Plaza*, C. Valdés*. “Synthesis of substituted benzylboronates by light promoted homologation of boronic acids with N-sulfonylhydrazones”. Chem. Sci. 2023, 14, 13765-13775. (2023 Chemical Science HOT Article Collection)
See more: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SC05678C
13. H.-F. Piedra, V. Gebler, C. Valdés, M. Plaza*. “Photochemical halogen-bonding assisted carbothiophosphorylation reactions of alkenyl and 1,3-dienyl bromides”. Chem. Sci. 2023, 14, 12767-12773.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SC05263J
12. H.-F. Piedra, C. Valdés, M. Plaza*. “Shining light on halogen-bonding complexes: a catalyst-free activation mode of carbon–halogen bonds for the generation of carbon-centered radicals”. Chem. Sci. 2023, 14, 5545-5568.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SC01724A
11. H.-F. Piedra, M. Plaza*. “Photochemical halogen-bonding assisted generation of vinyl and sulfur-centered radicals: stereoselective catalyst-free C(sp2)–S bond forming reactions.” Chem. Sci. 2023, 14, 650-657. (2023 Chemical Science Most Popular Organic Chemistry Articles Collection)
See more: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SC05556B
10. J. Großkopf, M. Plaza, R.- J. Kutta, P. Nuernberger, T. Bach*. “Creating a Defined Chirality in Amino Acids and Cyclic Dipeptides by Photochemical Deracemization”. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2023, 62, e202313606.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202313606
09. Groβkopf, M. Plaza, A. Seitz, S. Breitenlechner, G. Storch, T. Bach*. “Photochemical Deracemization at sp3-Hybridized Carbon Centers Via a Reversible Hydrogen Atom Transfer”. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143, 21241-21245.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.1c11266
08. Y. Sempere, M. Morgenstern, T. Bach*, M. Plaza*. “Reactivity and Selectivity Modulation Within a Molecular Assembly: Recent Examples from Photochemistry.” Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 2022, 21, 719.
07. M. Plaza, J. Groβkopf, S. Breitenlechner, C. Bannwarth*, T. Bach*. “Photochemical Deracemization of Primary Allene Amides by Triplet Energy Transfer: A Combined Synthetic and Theoretical Study.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143, 11209.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.1c05286
06. M. Plaza, C. Jandl, T. Bach*. “Photochemical Deracemization of Allenes and Subsequent Chirality Transfer”. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2020, 59, 12785.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202004797
05. M. Plaza, M. Paraja, L. Florentino, C. Valdés*. “Domino Synthesis of Benzo-Fused β,γ-Unsaturated Ketones from Alkenylboronic Acids and N-Tosylhydrazone-tethered Benzonitriles.” Org. Lett. 2019, 21, 632.
04. M. Plaza, S. Parisotto, C. Valdés*. “Heterocyclization and Spirocyclization Processes Based on Domino Reactions of N-Tosylhydrazones and Boronic Acids Involving Intramolecular Allylborylations of Nitriles.” Chem. Eur. J. 2018, 24, 14836.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201803309
03. M. Paraja, M. Plaza, C. Valdés*. “Transition-Metal-Free Reactions Between Boronic Acids and N-Sulfonylhydrazones or Diazo Compounds: Reductive Coupling Processes and Beyond.” Synlett. 2017, 28, 2373.
See more: https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0036-1590868
02. M. Plaza, C. Valdés*. “Stereoselective Domino Carbocyclizations of γ- and δ-Cyano-N-Tosylhydrazones with Alkenylboronic Acids with Formation of Two Different C(sp3)-C(sp2) Bonds on a Quaternary Stereocenter.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2016, 138, 12061.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.6b08116
01. M. Plaza, M. C. Pérez-Aguilar, C. Valdés*. “Stereoselective Csp3-Csp2 Bond-Forming Reactions by Transition-Metal-Free Reductive Coupling of Cyclic Tosylhydrazones with Boronic Acids.” Chem. Eur. J. 2016, 22, 6253.
See more: https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201600837