Lewis Acid Catalyzed Three‐Component Carbofunctionalization of Styrenes with Diacyl Peroxides and Nucleophiles

Abstract A Lewis acid catalyzed carbofunctionalization of styrenes with diacyl peroxides and nucleophiles, including amines, indoles, trimethoxybenzenes, and carboxylic acid, has been accomplished. A wide range of primary, secondary, and tertiary alkyl diacyl peroxides generated from inexpensive aliphatic acids serve as both simple alkylating reagents and internal oxidants for the synthesis of value‐added amines, indoles, 1,1‐diarylalkanes, and esters in moderate to good yields. This protocol features site selectivity, broad substrate scope, and mild reaction conditions. magnified image