Abstract
Irradiation of aryl esters of N-hydroxyphthalimides in the presence of unactivated olefins promotes a mild and regioselective hydroesterification. Optimal results are obtained with the aid of fac-Ir(dFppy)3 in CH2Cl2. Terminal and 1,1-disubstituted olefins provide primary esters, and trisubstituted olefins provide secondary esters. The anti-Markovnikov selectivity is consistent with alkyl radical intermediates, which are also indicated by the formation of cyclized products from dienes. Mono-acylated diols are formed from tri- and tetrasubstituted olefins in the presence of water.
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