title: A novel synthesis of tetrahydrofuran via alkoxy radical cyclisation.
abstract: Tetrahydrofurans were synthesised via 5-exo-trig cyclisation of alkoxy radical generated by unprecedented 1,5-hydrogen shift from hydroxyl group to vinyl radical.
authors.affiliation: Department of Organic Chemistry, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, Aobayama, Sendai 980-1578, Japan.
authors.forename: Masahiro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yokota
authors.forename: Masahiro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Toyota
authors.forename: Masataka
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ihara