Hydroxylamine Derivatives as Nitrogen-Radical Precursors in Visible-Light Photochemistry.

In recent years, hydroxylamines derivatives have been exploited as nitrogen-radical precursors in visible-light photochemistry. Their ability to serve as electrophores in redox chemistry has propelled the development of many novel transformations. Fundamental mechanistic aspects as well as the importance in the preparation of nitrogen-containing molecules will be highlighted.