Control of the free radical reaction by dynamic coordination: unique reactivity of pyridylethyl-substituted tin hydrides

Abstract

Tin hydrides having one or two pyridyl groups show unique reactivity in the reduction of alkyl halides under radical conditions, indicating the potential of intramolecular coordination for the control of radical reactions.

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