Productive trapping of NAD-type radicals. Non-biomimetic reduction of pyridinium salts

Chem Commun (Camb). 2002 Apr 21:(8):850-1. doi: 10.1039/b201813f.

Abstract

One-electron reduction of pyridinium salts (NAD+ analogues) generates dihydropyridyl radicals which may then be engaged in radical addition processes to regioselectively form gamma-substituted dihydropyridines.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electrons*
  • Free Radicals
  • Kinetics
  • Models, Chemical
  • NAD
  • Niacinamide / analogs & derivatives
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Pyridinium Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Free Radicals
  • Pyridinium Compounds
  • NAD
  • Niacinamide