Intramolecular reactions of allyloxy radicals featuring six-centred transition states; regiochemistry and stereochemistry

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)96183-6

Intramolecular free-radical reactions of allyloxy radicals to form tetrahydropyrans and cyclopentanols have been studies; the cyclopentanols form stereoselectively with trans disposition of groups about the ring-forming bond.