Synthesis 2022; 54(08): 1951-1963
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1719893
short review

Current Advances in Meerwein-type Radical Alkene Functionalizations

Nina Diesendorf
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The authors are grateful for the support of their research work by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, HE 5413/9-4).


Abstract

Alkene functionalizations via Meerwein arylations are becoming increasingly attractive, especially since a variety of mild and sustainable methods for aryl radical generation are available today. This entails a broad spectrum of substrates and radical scavengers, as well as convenient synthetic routes to relevant precursors for further transformations. The present review focuses on recent advances in Meerwein-type alkene functionalizations and gives insights into the key mechanistic details of the respective reactions.

1 Introduction

2 Hydroarylation and Carboarylation

3 Carboamination, Carbooxygenation, and Carbothiolation

4 Carbohalogenation

5 Conclusion and Outlook



Publication History

Received: 08 November 2021

Accepted after revision: 08 December 2021

Article published online:
02 March 2022

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