SET-photosensitized reactions of α-silylamino-enones and ynones proceeding by 6-endo α-amino radical cyclization pathways

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4020(95)01105-6

SET-photosensitized reactions of α,β-enones and -ynones containing tethered α-silylamine functions are described. The processes lead to hydropyridine ring construction via pathways involving 6-endo type α-amino radical cyclizations. High degrees of regio- and stereocontrol attend these reactions.