1,3-Disubstituted bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes are linear bioisosteres for para-substituted benzene rings; however, the lack of practical reagents for the introduction of bicyclopentane currently impedes their application, especially in drug development. Now, stable thianthrenium-based bicyclopentane reagents are reported and their use in O-, N- and C-alkylation reactions demonstrated.
- Eva Maria Alvarez
- Zibo Bai
- Tobias Ritter
