Synlett 1996; 1996(7): 699-700
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-5572
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Cyclization of α-Carbonyl Radicals via Condensation of Electron-deficient Alkenes with t-BuHgI and Ph2S2

Glen A. Russell* , Chaozhong Li
  • *Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Addition of t-BuHgI/KI to unsaturated acrylamides, acrylates or vinyl ketones followed by the photostimulated reaction with Ph2S2 leads to the formation of cyclized sulfides via free radical chain processes.

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