Using toluates as simple and versatile radical precursors

Org Lett. 2008 Jul 3;10(13):2773-6. doi: 10.1021/ol800944p. Epub 2008 May 29.

Abstract

The viability of the toluate moiety as a radical precursor has been examined by studying deoxygenation and cyclization reactions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anions / chemistry
  • Benzoic Acid / chemistry*
  • Cyclization
  • Free Radicals / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxygen / chemistry

Substances

  • Anions
  • Free Radicals
  • Benzoic Acid
  • Oxygen