2.7 Radical Cascade Reactions

Abstract This chapter briefly summarizes the concept of radical cascade reactions (RCR). The chapter is divided into two main parts, describing intramolecular and intermolecular radical cascade reactions, which are further classified based on the six types of relay manner (intramolecular RCR) and six commonly used relay molecules (intermolecular RCR), respectively. This simple classification allows readers to understand this area easily and quickly. Features of radical cascade reactions include step-economy and waste minimization, which endow these radical cascades with a bright future.