Free Radical Functionalization of Organic Compounds Catalyzed by N-Hydroxyphthalimide

This review gives a general overview of the reactions by N-hydroxyphthalimide and related compounds. focuses on processes ranging from commercial production of , such as adipic and terephthalic acid, to fine such as those discussed in the sections on C-N C-C bond formation. synthetic and reaction mechanisms aspects are critically rewieved, as well great consideration is given to the thermodynamic and kinetic issues the nitroxyl radicals involved in the catalytic procesess.