10.1021/jo802403j
The research explores a novel method for synthesizing a variety of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-based N-alkoxyamines using a copper-catalyzed fragmentation reaction of aldehyde peroxides in the presence of TEMPO or its derivatives. The purpose of this study is to develop a simple, selective, scalable, and cost-efficient route for producing N-alkoxyamines, which have applications in controlled radical polymerizations, polymer light stabilization, and as fireproofing agents. The study concludes that this method is mild, broadly applicable, and tolerates a wide range of functional groups. It allows reactions to be performed in wet solvents and under aerobic conditions, simplifying operations. The process generates minimal byproducts and requires only small excesses of aldehyde and hydrogen peroxide, making it suitable for industrial-scale applications. The findings suggest that this method could open new opportunities in living radicalization polymer and natural product synthesis, potentially reducing the need for certain protecting groups.