Selective C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H activation of simple alkanes: visible light-induced metal-free synthesis of phenanthridines with H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> as a sustainable oxidant
A visible light-induced metal-free C(sp3)–H phenanthridinylation of simple alkanes with isonitrile is developed with H2O2 as a terminal sustainable oxidant.