Dichotomy of mechanism in the rearrangment of β-(acyloxy)alkyl radicals

Athelstan L.J. Beckwith, Peter J. Duggan

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Abstract

Differences between the rate constants and 18O distribution for the rearrangements of the β-(acyloxy)alkyl radicals (2b) and (7b) suggest that the first is a pericyclic reaction whereas the second proceeds through an anion-radical cation ion pair.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1000-1002
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes

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