title: Mechanistic analysis of intramolecular free radical reactions toward synthesis of 7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane derivatives.
abstract: The mechanisms for the formation of conformationally constrained epibatidine analogues by intramolecular free radical processes have been computationally addressed by means of DFT methods. The mechanism and the critical effect of the 7-nitrogen protecting group on the outcome of these radical-mediated cyclizations are discussed. Theoretical findings account for unexpected experimental results and can assist in the selection of proper precursors for a successful cyclization.
authors.affiliation: Laboratorio de Radicales Libres y Química Computacional, IQOG (CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain. esoriano@iqog.csic.es
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Soriano
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marco-Contelles
mesh_terms: D019086:Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D003500:Cyclization; D005609:Free Radicals / Q000737:chemistry*; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D011725:Pyridines / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: C525410:7-azabicyclo(2.2.1)heptane; D019086:Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic; D005609:Free Radicals; D011725:Pyridines; C082748:epibatidine