Multifunctionalization of alkenes via aerobic oxynitration and sp3 C-H oxidation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Mar 18;49(22):2198-200. doi: 10.1039/c3cc00130j.

Abstract

A method for direct functionalization of three positions including an unactivated C-H bond of aliphatic alkenes using tert-butyl nitrite and molecular oxygen to give γ-lactols has been developed. The present reaction proceeds through a sequence of radical processes involving oxynitration followed by aerobic oxidation of an sp(3) C-H bond. This multifunctionalization reaction requires neither metallic reagents nor photolysis and proceeds under mild conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Lactones / chemical synthesis*
  • Lactones / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nitrites / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxygen / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Lactones
  • Nitrites
  • n-butyl nitrite
  • Oxygen