Synthesis 2022; 54(02): 315-333
DOI: 10.1055/a-1631-1606
short review

α-Csp3–H Bond Functionalization of Simple Ethers in Radical Reactions

Yanping Feng
,
Xiajuan Ye
,
Dayun Huang
,
Sheng-rong Guo
This work was funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (LY19B020001, LQ18B020001) and Foundation of University Student Innovation Program (2021R434001) for financial support.


Abstract

The direct α-Csp3–H functionalization of simple ethers is a vital strategy among radical reactions. This review discusses their applications according to the starting materials: (1) reactions with alkenes or alkynes; (2) reactions with other unsaturated compounds; and (3) reactions with nucleophilic partners. Mechanisms like radical addition, C–H activation, elimination, metal-catalyzed coupling, cyclization, oxidation, and rearrangement will be analyzed herein.

1 Introduction

2 Reactions with Alkenes or Alkynes

3 Reactions with Other Unsaturated Compounds

4 Reactions with Nucleophilic Partners

5 Oxidation of Ethers

6 Conclusions



Publication History

Received: 22 July 2021

Accepted after revision: 02 September 2021

Accepted Manuscript online:
02 September 2021

Article published online:
20 October 2021

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