Synthetic utility of nitroolefins in fundamental organic synthesis has inspired us
to develop a method to access nitroolefins stereoselectively starting from olefins.
Silver nitrite along with catalytic TEMPO was found to be the reagent combination
of choice. The method enjoys a broad scope and functional-group tolerance while nitroolefins
are obtained in high yields with excellent E-selectivity.
Key words
nitroolefin - stereoselective - olefin - nitration - high yields
