An unexpected copper-mediated radical-induced ring-opening
relay
cascade carboannulation reaction of [60]fullerene with cyclobutanone
oxime esters is presented for the preparation of various Cl-/Br-incorporated
[60]fullerene-fused cyclopentanes. The unique relay cascade transformation
uses inexpensive copper salts as promoters and halogen sources and
features simple redox-neutral conditions and a broad substrate scope,
providing a practical access to a class of novel five-membered carbocycle-fused
fullerenes.