Aerobic Oxidative Coupling of Resveratrol and its Analogues by Visible Light Using Mesoporous Graphitic Carbon Nitride (mpg-C3N4) as a Bioinspired Catalyst

The first aerobic oxidative coupling of resveratrol and its analogues by mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride as a bioinspired catalyst with visible light has been developed. With this method, δ‐viniferin and its analogues were synthesized in moderate to high yield. The metal‐free conditions, visible‐light irradiation, and the ideal oxidant, molecular oxygen, make this coupling reaction environmental friendly and practical. Tame molecular oxygen! The first aerobic oxidative coupling of resveratrol and its analogues by mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride (mpg‐C3N4) as a bioinspired catalyst under visible‐light irradiation has been developed (see scheme). With this method, δ‐viniferin and its analogues were synthesized in moderate to high yields.