Metal-free radical-mediated alkylfunctionalization of ethylene and low-boiling-point alkenes
Xu Zhang, Xinxin Wu, Yasu Chen, Chen Zhu
Abstract
We report a metal-free approach for radical alkylfunctionalization of gaseous ethylene and other light alkenes by remote functional group migration.
Topics & Concepts
EthyleneBoiling pointChemistryBoilingRadicalMetalRadical initiatorPhotochemistryFree-radical additionOrganic chemistryCatalysisPolymerizationPolymerChemical Reactions and IsotopesFluorine in Organic ChemistryRadical Photochemical Reactions