Evaluation of phenylorganotellurium compounds as radical precursors in dialkylzinc-mediated radical addition to C{double bond, long}N double bonds

Fabien Cougnon, Laurence Feray, Samantha Bazin, Michèle P. Bertrand

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Abstract

Diethylzinc-mediated radical addition to C{double bond, long}N bonds was investigated in the presence of phenylorganotellurium compounds as radical precursors. As group transfer agents, secondary alkyl phenyl tellurides were shown to be about twice as reactive as the corresponding alkyl iodides towards ethyl radical. Their use was proven to be advantageous regarding both chemoselectivity and yield. The replacement of diethylzinc by dimethylzinc, offers no advantage in these reactions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11959-11964
Number of pages6
JournalTetrahedron
Volume63
Issue number48
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Nov 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Alkyl phenyl telluride
  • Diethylzinc
  • Dimethylzinc
  • Radical addition to imino group

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