Bidirectional elongation 1, n -diazidation reaction via iron-catalyzed alkene difunctionalization of formal diradical linchpins

An Fe-catalyzed bidirectional C–C bond cleavage/functionalization of gem -diperoxides enabled by alkene difunctionalization is reported. This cascade strategy provides a low-cost, streamlined route to diverse 1, n -diazides and 1, n -dithiocyanides.