Fig. 1: Background and reaction design.
From: Cyano group translocation to alkenyl C(sp2)–H site by radical cation catalysis
a General reaction profile for FG translocation to unactivated C–H sites without altering molecule’s overall structure. b Prior art for radical difunctionalization of unactivated alkenes through FG translocation. c Our two-step strategy for diverse difunctionalization of unactivated alkenes via FG translocation and straightforward subsequent transformations. d This work: cyano group translocation to alkenyl C(sp2)–H site by quinuclidine-based radical cation catalysis. FG, functional group.
