Difunctionalization of alkenes proceeding with radical 1,2-alkynyl migration in batch and continuous-flow modes†
Abstract
An efficient strategy to construct α-alkynyl ketones through electrochemical difunctionalization of alkenes was developed. This method is oxidant-free, metal-free, high-efficiency and eco-friendly, and offers rapid constructions of 1,2-alkynyl migration products through the radical process of 3-exo-dig cyclization. Moreover, the reaction could undergo a successful transformation under continuous-flow conditions.