Sequential radical addition/cyclization/β-elimination reactions. 3-exo- and 5-exo-cycloaddition reactions of 5-phenylthio-3-pentenyl and 5-phenylthio-3-pentynyl radicals

Preparation of fused polycyclic vinylcyclopropanes via radical cascade reactions

Radical cascades employing (dichloromethyl)dimethylsilyl ethers as both a point of radical initiation and termination, allow efficient entry to fused polycyclic cyclopropanes, and are also suitable for the design of other radical processes terminated by beta-elimination of chloride.