Bismuth vanadate: A versatile heterogeneous catalyst for photocatalytic functionalization of C(sp2)–H bonds

Bismuth vanadate hydrothermally synthesized at 180 °C and then calcined (BiVO4-180) is a versatile stable heterogeneous photocatalyst for the functionalization of diverse C(sp2)–H bonds under ambient visible-light conditions, with series functionalized compounds, including tetrahydroquinoline-succinimide-fused heterocycles, tetrahydroquinolines, 3-(p-(N,N-dimethyl)ben- zyl)indoles, α-aryl α-amino acid esters, thiocyanated/vulcanized/selenated (hetero)aromatics, in good yields (79 examples, modified drugs dipeptide esters). BiVO4 photocatalysts are advantageous because they recyclable, inexpensive, air-tolerant, highly efficient, which typical characteristics required to overcome shortcomings homogeneous photocatalysts.