An efficient and mild entry to 1,4-dicarbonyl compounds via photochemical addition of acyl radical to electron-deficient olefins

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)89026-7

Photoehcmical addition of acetaldehyde to electron-deficient olefins in the presence of molecular oxygen provides an efficient and mild method for the synthesis of 1,4-functionallzed compounds. Some considerations about the mechanism and the substituent effects are outlined.