Table 1. Photocatalyzed Oxidation of Thioanisole to Methylphenyl Sulfoxide Using CMPBDP and Model Compounds129.

| entry | catalyst | solvent | cat (mol %) | conv (%) | TON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CMPBDP | 2-EE | 0.5 | 45 | 90 |
| 2 | 0.1 | 99 | 990 | ||
| 3 | 0.05 | 26 | 520 | ||
| 4 | BDP1 | MeOH | 0.1 | 44 | 440 |
| 5 | 2-EE | 0.1 | 24 | 240 | |
| 6 | BDP2 | MeOH | 0.1 | 30 | 300 |