Photocatalytic N-benzylation of NH-sulfoximines

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• Yield of 3ak under strong basic condition is 19%. Reaction condition under strong base: 1a (0.2 mmol, 1.0 equiv), 2k (0.2 mmol, 1.0 equiv), KOH (0.2 mmol, 1.0 equiv), DMSO (1.0 mL), room temperature.
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