A New Approach to the Stereoselective Carbodiazenylation of Olefins by Macrocyclization

Abstract

The reduction of bisaryldiazonium salts in the presence of olefins leads to macrocyclic azo compounds. Chiral auxiliaries incorporated in the bisaryldiazonium salt allow the stereochemical control of the newly formed carbon center.

azo compounds - cyclizations - diastereoselectivity - macrocycles - radicals

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