FeCl3-Mediated Radical Tandem Reactions of 3-Benzyl-2-oxindoles with Styrene Derivatives for the Stereoselective Synthesis of Spirocyclohexene Oxindoles
A novel FeCl3-mediated reaction of 3-benzyl-2-oxindoles with styrene derivatives was developed. The reaction provided spirocyclohexene oxindoles in good yields and excellent diastereoselectivities via a tandem radical addition/cyclization process.