Kinetic-controlled difunctionalization of olefins to α-hydroxycarbonyls under catalyst-free conditions†
Abstract
Difunctionalization of olefins is effective to construct diverse valuable molecules. However, such reaction always relies on catalysts to control activity and selectivity. Herein, a catalyst-free difunctionalization of olefins with sulfonyl, alkyl precursors and 1,2-dicarbonyls is reported to synthesize complex α-hydroxycarbonyls under visible light irradiation.