Copper-Catalyzed Alkenylation of Alcohols with β-Nitrostyrenes via a Radical Addition–Elimination Process

A new method for the preparation of allylic alcohol derivatives has been developed via a radical mechanism using DTBP as the radical initiator promoted by copper salt. The C(sp 3 )–H bond in various alcohols, toluene derivatives, and alkanes were successfully converted into C–C bonds to yield the desired products in moderate to good yields.