Homogeneous catalysis and heterogeneous separation: Ionic liquids as recyclable photocatalysts for hydroacylation of olefins

The photoinduced ligand-to-metal charge transfer （LMCT） process has been extensively investigated,however,the recovery of photocatalysts has remained a persistent challenge in the field.In light of this issue,a novel approach involving the development of iron-based ionic liquids as photocatalysts has been pursued for the first time,with the goal of simultaneously facilitating the LMCT process and addressing the issue of photocatalyst recovery.Remarkably,the iron-based ionic liquid 1–butyl–3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroferrate （C4mim-Fe Cl4） demonstrates exceptional recyclability and stability for the photocatalytic hydroacylation of olefins.This study will pave the way for new approaches to photocatalytic organic synthesis using ionic liquids as recyclable photocatalysts.