Abstract
The α-hydroxyalkylation of tetrahydrofuran with aldehydes via radical C-H abstraction was conducted using triethylborane in the presence of tert-butyl hydroperoxide. This study presents a rare instance of direct intermolecular radical addition of unactivated cyclic ether to aldehydes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 625-627 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 24 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry