Organocatalytic radical relay trifunctionalization of unactivated alkenes by a combination of cyano migration and alkylacylation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 May 2;59(36):5395-5398. doi: 10.1039/d3cc01625k.

Abstract

The first N-heterocyclic carbene organocatalytic three-component radical relay trifunctionalization of unactivated alkenes through the combination of remote 1,4-cyano migration and alkylacylation was reported. This protocol features mild reaction conditions, readily available materials, excellent regioselectivity, and capability of late-stage functionalization.