Efficient Coupling Reactions of β-Amino and β-Acetamido Radicals with Electron Deficient Alkenes - Aza-Carbofunctionalization of Olefins - A Promising New Tool for Alkaloid Synthesis.

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)81841-9

The coupling reactions of β-amino and β-acetamido radicals prepared by reduction of organomercurials have been examined as a potentially new approach to alkaloid construction.