A Selenurane Derivative Promotes β-Fragmentation of Carbinolamides Leading to Cyclic Imides

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)79971-0

The alkoxy radical intermediates generated by reaction of carbinolamides with diphenylselenium hydroxyacetate (1) in the presence of iodine and under irradiation with visible light undergo β-fragmentation to afford 3,4-substituted cyclic imides in good yields.