Transition-Metal Controlled Diastereodivergent Radical Cyclization/Azidation Cascade of 1,7-Enynes

A strategy for achieving diastereodivergent azidations of enynes has been developed, employing azide transfer from the M-N-3 complex to alkyl radicals. Following this concept, the diastereoselectivity has been switched by modulating the transition metals and the ligands. The Mn(III)-mediated radical cyclization/azidation cascade of 1,7-enynes afforded trans-fused pyrrolo [3,4-c] quinolinones, whereas the Cu(II)/bipyridine system gave cis-products.