Radical cyclization using a thioacetal group for radical generation

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4020(96)00511-X

The generation and cyclization of several heterocyclic radicals were investigated. The hydrogen abstraction from 1,3-dithiane, 1,3-dithiolane, and 1,3-oxathiane rings by a benzophenone triplet generated the corresponding heterocyclic radicals, which gave the cyclized products by intramolecular addition to α,β-unsaturated esters. Diastereoselective radical cyclization using chiral acetals was also investigated.