Direct C(sp2)-H Arylsulfonylation of Enamides via Iridium(III)-Catalyzed Insertion of Sulfur Dioxide with Aryldiazonium Tetrafluoroborates

Tong Hao Zhu, Xiao Chen Zhang, Xian Lu Cui, Ze Yu Zhang, Hui Jiang, Shan Shan Sun, Li Li Zhao, Kai Zhao*, Teck Peng Loh

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Abstract

An iridium(III)-catalyzed three-component reaction of enamides, aryldiazonium tetrafluoroborates, and 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane bis(sulfur dioxide) (DABSO) for the direct C(sp2)−H arylsulfonylation of enamides is developed. This transformation provides a robust and straightforward approach for preparing a diverse array of β-amidovinyl sulfones in moderate to excellent yields and high stereoselectivities without Light-emitting diode (LED) radiation. This transformation also features mild conditions, broad substrate scopes, and excellent functional group tolerance. (Figure presented.).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3593-3598
Number of pages6
JournalAdvanced Synthesis and Catalysis
Volume361
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 5 2019
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Catalysis
  • Organic Chemistry

Keywords

  • C−H functionalization
  • Enamides
  • Insertion of sulfur dioxide
  • Organic catalysis
  • β-Amido sulfones

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