Iron-catalyzed deconstructive alkylation through chlorine radical induced C-C single bond cleavage under visible light

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Sep 1;58(71):9886-9889. doi: 10.1039/d2cc03896j.

Abstract

Selective C-C single bond cleavage of simple compounds is a highly challenging and desired process. Herein, a chlorine radical-induced deconstructive C-C bond alkylation with alcohols and alkenes catalyzed by iron salts was reported for the first time. Readily available alcohols and various electron-deficient alkenes were tolerated. Late-stage and large-scale reactions proceed smoothly. This catalyst system shows potential for diversified deconstructive functionalization of simple C-C bonds.