Radical Cation Cyclopropanations via Chromium Photooxidative Catalysis
作者:Francisco J. Sarabia、Eric M. Ferreira
DOI:10.1021/acs.orglett.7b01095
日期:2017.6.2
The chromium photocatalyzed cyclopropanation of diazo reagents with electron-rich alkenes is described. The transformation occurs under mild conditions and features specific distinctions from traditional diazo-based cyclopropanations (e.g., avoiding β-hydride elimination, chemoselectivity considerations, etc.). The reaction appears to work most effectively using chromium catalysis, and a number of
Benign catalysis with iron: facile assembly of cyclobutanes and cyclohexenes <i>via</i> intermolecular radical cation cycloadditions
作者:Yushuang Yu、Yu Fu、Fangrui Zhong
DOI:10.1039/c8gc00299a
日期:——
We describe novel and facile iron-catalyzed crossed intermolecular radical cation cycloadditions of styrenes. This catalysis features high efficiency, atom economy, stereospecificity, scalability and very mild reaction conditions. Thus, these reactions represent a benign and sustainable strategy for the synthesis of valuable functionalized cyclobutanes and cyclohexenes.