Electrocatalytic 1,6-Difunctionalization of Bicyclopropanes

Tiantian Wang, Songqing Cao, Fei Xue, Chuan Zhu, Yanni Yue, Chao Feng

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Abstract

Ring-opening remote difunctionalization of bicyclopropanes, which allows the incorporation of functional groups at the 1,6-positions, remains a significant challenge in synthetic organic chemistry. Herein, we report an electrochemically driven strategy that enables an unprecedented 1,6-ring-opening dioxygenation of bicyclopropanes. Central to this advancement is a π-conjugation-mediated electron transit process, which facilitates a concerted nucleophilic attack on transient aryl radical cation species at the remote site. This protocol operates under mild conditions and demonstrates broad substrate compatibility, exceptional stereoselectivity, and precise regiocontrol.

Original languageEnglish
JournalOrganic Letters
DOIs
StateAccepted/In press - 2025

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