Organotrifluoroborates have been oxidized by copper(II) salts and Dess–Martin periodinane via radical intermediates, as evidenced by TEMPO spin‐trapping experiments. This new method of radical generation is compatible with functionalization and CC bond formation through Giese‐type addition reactions (see scheme; DMSO=dimethyl sulfoxide, TEMPO=2,2,6,6‐tetramethyl‐1‐piperidinyloxyl, free radical).

Organotrifluoroborates have been oxidized by copper(II) salts and Dess–Martin periodinane via radical intermediates, as evidenced by TEMPO spin‐trapping experiments. This new method of radical generation is compatible with functionalization and CC bond formation through Giese‐type addition reactions (see scheme; DMSO=dimethyl sulfoxide, TEMPO=2,2,6,6‐tetramethyl‐1‐piperidinyloxyl, free radical).