Intermolecular Atom Transfer Radical Addition to Olefins Mediated by Oxidative Quenching of Photoredox Catalysts

Overview

Journal J Am Chem Soc

Publisher American Chemical Society

Specialty Chemistry

Date 2011 Mar 9

PMID 21381734

Citations 83

Authors

John D Nguyen

Joseph W Tucker

Marlena D Konieczynska

Corey R J Stephenson

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Abstract

Atom transfer radical addition of haloalkanes and α-halocarbonyls to olefins is efficiently performed with the photocatalyst Ir[(dF(CF(3))ppy)(2)(dtbbpy)]PF(6). This protocol is characterized by excellent yields, mild conditions, low catalyst loading, and broad scope. In addition, the atom transfer protocol can be used to quickly and efficiently introduce vinyl trifluoromethyl groups to olefins and access 1,1-cyclopropane diesters.

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