Copper-(Photo)Catalyzed Radical Reactions with Organic Halides

Copper is one of the most efficient and attractive metals for catalysis. In addition to their availability, low cost and limited toxicity, copper complexes can be utilized to catalyze a broad variety of reactions, including radical ones. For such reactions, organic halides are by far the most versatile and attractive substrates: our contribution to the catalysis of radical reactions from organic halides with copper complexes is summarized in this account.