Metal-free iminyl radical-mediated C–C single bond cleavage/functionalization of redox-active oxime esters
Miaomiao Zhang, Shihong Li, Jia‐Lin Tu, Qingqiang Min, Feng Liu
Abstract
By photoactivating Hantzsch ester (HE) to act as an electron donor, we have achieved single-electron reduction of cycloketone oxime esters, thus providing a novel catalyst-free strategy for alkylation, allylation, vinylation and alkynylation.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryOximeAlkynylationBond cleavageRedoxSurface modificationAlkylationCleavage (geology)CatalysisMetalCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringGeotechnical engineeringFracture (geology)Physical chemistryRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques