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Electronically Mismatched Cycloaddition Reactions via First-Row Transition Metal, Iron(III)–Polypyridyl Complex

  • Jung Ha Shin
  • , Eun Young Seong
  • , Hyeon Jin Mun
  • , Yu Jeong Jang
  • , Eun Joo Kang

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Abstract

The iron­(III)–polypyridyl complex and its derivatives showed sufficient oxidizing potential to act as a one-electron oxidant, producing radical cations from olefins and promoting the efficient radical cation [2 + 2] and [2 + 4] cycloaddition reactions. Subsequent chain propagation afforded trisubstituted cyclobutane or cyclohexene derivatives, and this facile route enables the replacement of rare metals with sustainable, green, and inexpensive iron in radical cation cycloadditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5872-5876
Number of pages5
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume20
Issue number18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Sept 2018

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