Photoinduced synthesis of functionalized oxetanes <i>via</i> diradical-mediated ring contraction
Dan Qi, Jinrui Bai, Haoxiang Zhang, Bin Li, Zhuoheng Song, Na Ma, Lin Guo, Lijuan Song, Wujiong Xia
Abstract
A photochemical ring contraction is reported for the synthesis of oxetanes from dihydrofurans and diazo compounds under catalyst-free conditions.
Topics & Concepts
DiradicalContraction (grammar)DiazoChemistryRing (chemistry)Organic chemistryPhysicsSinglet stateMedicineNuclear physicsExcited stateInternal medicineCyclopropane Reaction MechanismsSynthesis and Catalytic ReactionsFluorine in Organic Chemistry