Transformation of Organostannanes Based on Photocleavage of C-Sn Bond via Single Electron Transfer Process

Sci Rep. 2017 Nov 29;7(1):16559. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-16806-3.

Abstract

In this work, we developed a new method for the transformation of organostannanes via radical process. In this reaction, highly reactive carbon radical species can be efficiently generated through HBr-catalyzed photocleavage of C-Sn bond via single electron transfer process. Under aerobic conditions, the in situ formed primary/secondary alkyl radicals can be further highly selectively oxidized into carboxylic acids/ketones, respectively.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't