Copper‐Catalyzed Trifluoromethylation‐Initiated Radical 1,2‐Aryl Migration in α,α‐Diaryl Allylic Alcohols

Not only symmetrical, but also unsymmetrical α,α-diaryl allylic alcohols are employed as substrates in the title reaction. A number of arenes and even heteroarenes underwent radical 1,2-aryl migration (“neophyl rearrangement”) to produce α-aryl β-trifluoromethyl ketones. The preferential migration of electron-deficient aryl groups over electron-rich ones in unsymmetrical substrates supports the radical mechanism, which was further confirmed by DFT calculations. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.