Metal-Free tert-Butyl Hydrogenperoxide (TBHP) Mediated Radical Alkylation of Enol Acetates with Alcohols: A New Route to β-Hydroxy Ketones

A metal-free TBHP-mediated radical alkylation of enol acetates with alcohols is described. This method provides a new route to a variety of β-hydroxy-ketones in moderate to good yields.