Synthetic Applications and Computational Perspectives on Eosin Y Induced Direct HAT Process

In recent years, advancements in photocatalysis have al- lowed for a plethora of chemical transformations under milder condi- tions. Many of these photochemical reactions utilize hydrogen atom transfer processes to obtain desired products. Hydrogen atom transfer processes can follow one of two unique pathways: the first, a direct path and the second, an indirect path. In this paper, we highlight the ability of eosin Y to act as a direct hydrogen atom transfer catalyst from both synthetic and computational chemistry perspectives.