tert-Butyl nitrite triggered radical cascade reaction for synthesizing isoxazoles by a one-pot multicomponent strategy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Aug 11;58(65):9152-9155. doi: 10.1039/d2cc02823a.

Abstract

A metal-free radical cyclization/dehydrogenation cascade of alkenes with aldehydes has been developed for the synthesis of 3,5-disubstituted isoxazoles in a one-pot system. This protocol features excellent functional group tolerance and operational simplicity, and is easily scaled up. The radical process is well supported by TEMPO-adducts and the intermediate β-carbonyl ketoxime.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes*
  • Cyclization
  • Isoxazoles*
  • Nitrites

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Isoxazoles
  • Nitrites
  • n-butyl nitrite