ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(19), P. 12755 - 12765
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Typically,
trimethylsilyl
isothiocyanate
(TMSNCS)
is
used
as
a
nucleophilic
thiocyanate
building
block
(−S–C≡N)
that
reacts
with
various
electrophiles.
However,
it
has
been
less
explored
source
of
isothiocyanates
(−N═C═S),
which
can
usually
be
converted
by
thermal
isomerization
allyl
or
propargyl
thiocyanates.
Achieving
method
precise
site
control
even
more
challenging.
Here,
we
demonstrate
an
approach
uses
metal
catalysts
to
switchable
sites
and
provide
strategy
construct
CF3-containing
thiazoles
allenes
via
the
multicomponent
reaction
1,3-enynes,
TMSNCS,
electrophilic
trifluoromethyl
reagent.
In
presence
inexpensive
Fe(III)
Cu(II)
catalysts,
current
practical
convenient,
compatible
substrates
bearing
sensitive
functional
groups
readily
transferred
complex
scaffolds.
The
biological
evaluation
showed
two
developed
exhibited
dramatic
inhibitory
activities
for
three
human
cancer
cell
lines
beyond
those
5-fluorouracil.
Both
compounds
increased
level
reactive
oxygen
species
in
MCF-7
cells,
believed
early
step
tumor
apoptosis.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
61(1)
Published: Oct. 30, 2021
A
photoinitiated
anti-hydropentafluorosulfanylation
of
terminal
alkynes
using
SF5
Cl
and
(TMS)3
SiH
as
the
hydrogen
atom
donor
is
reported.
This
transformation
generates
selectively
(Z)-(1-alken-1-yl)pentafluoro-λ6
-sulfanes
(Z:E
:
>85:15),
thus
allowing
preparation
this
previously
unknown
geometrical
isomer.
DFT
calculations
highlight
that
selectivity
due
to
intrinsic
preference
-substituted
vinylic
radicals
adopt
a
cis
geometry,
increased
steric
contacts
during
transition
structures
leading
minor
(E)-products.
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
364(7), P. 1319 - 1325
Published: Feb. 23, 2022
Abstract
An
atom
and
step
economy
cascade
trifluoromethylation/cyclization
of
unactivated
alkene
with
Langlois
reagent
as
a
CF
3
source
is
described.
A
variety
polycyclic
quinazolinones
were
successfully
synthesized
in
52–81%
yields
under
transition
metal‐
oxidant‐free
conditions.
The
used
this
strategy
possesses
the
advantages
bench‐stablity,
cost‐effectivity
high‐efficiency.
Additionally,
gram‐scale
reaction,
broad
substrate
scope
good
functional
group
tolerance
demonstrated
synthetic
usefulness
protocol.
magnified
image
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(7)
Published: Feb. 17, 2022
Abstract
Electrosynthesis
has
recently
attracted
more
and
attention
due
to
its
great
potential
replace
chemical
oxidants
or
reductants
in
molecule‐electrode
electron
transfer.
Sulfonyl
compounds
such
as
sulfonyl
hydrazides,
sulfinic
acids
(and
their
salts),
halides
have
been
discovered
practical
precursors
of
several
radicals.
As
electrochemical
redox
reactions
can
provide
green
efficient
pathways
for
the
activation
compounds,
studies
electrosynthesis
rapidly
increased.
Several
types
radicals
be
generated
from
anodic
oxidation
cathodic
reduction
initiate
fluoroalkylation,
benzenesulfonylation,
cyclization
rearrangement.
In
this
Review,
we
summarize
developments
involving
mainly
last
decade.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
24(11), P. 2143 - 2148
Published: March 11, 2022
Herein,
the
first
example
using
commercially
available
2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene
(BTP)
as
a
radical
acceptor
has
been
reported.
Taking
advantage
of
this
strategy,
wide
range
secondary
trifluoromethylated
alkyl
bromides
were
synthesized
in
good
to
excellent
yields
with
broad
functional
group
tolerance
by
redox-active
esters
precursor.
The
practicality
protocol
was
further
demonstrated
diverse
derivations
and
direct
modification
biologically
active
molecules.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
24(15), P. 2788 - 2792
Published: April 11, 2022
A
robust
and
green
electrochemical
dearomatization
of
indoles
was
developed
by
merging
a
fluorine-containing
group
to
an
indole
nucleus
under
oxidant-free
conditions,
delivering
diverse
array
tri-
difluoromethylated
3,3-spiroindolines
with
good
functional
tolerance.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
28(41)
Published: May 11, 2022
Abstract
Perfluoroalkylated
(hetero)arenes
represent
an
extremely
important
family
of
molecules
commonly
utilized
in
many
areas
such
as
medicinal
chemistry,
agrochemistry
and
material
sciences.
Due
to
their
unique
properties,
they
have
attracted
significant
interest
from
synthetic
chemists
various
methods
been
developed
for
synthesis.
Among
them,
the
direct
perfluoroalkylation
C(sp
2
)−H
bonds
is
one
most
attractive
straightforward
ones,
provided
that
it
proceeds
with
high
levels
regioselectivity.
In
this
review
article,
a
comprehensive
overview
advances
field
presented,
special
focus
on
reaction
mechanisms
involved
these
transformations
All
available
classified
according
nature
perfluoroalkyl
chain
introduced,
trifluoromethylation
reactions
being
overviewed
separate
section,
reagents/catalysts
required.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(30), P. 4467 - 4470
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
developed
methodology
describes
an
environmentally
benign
protocol
for
electro-oxidative
CF3-radical
generation,
followed
by
cascade
cyclization
fabricating
isoxazoline
scaffold
from
a
β,γ-unsaturated
oxime.
Consecutive
C-O
and
C-C
bond
formations
were
achieved
through
this
method
featuring
mild,
robust,
scalable
reaction
conditions
broad
substrate
scope.
Mechanistic
studies
revealed
the
necessity
of
anodic
oxidation
process.
Further
conversion
afforded
other
valuable
derivatives.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(38), P. 12812 - 12818
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Incorporation
of
the
fluoromethyl
group
can
profoundly
influence
physicochemical
properties
organic
molecules,
offering
a
promising
strategy
for
discovery
novel
pharmaceutical
agents.
Direct
fluoromethylation
unfunctionalized
C(sp
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
23(6), P. 2314 - 2319
Published: March 4, 2021
A
highly
regioselective
copper-catalyzed
1,4-chloro-
and
bromotrifluoromethylation
of
1,3-enynes
has
been
presented
for
the
first
time,
which
affords
an
efficient
transformation
to
access
halo-
CF3-containing
tetrasubstituted
allene
derivatives
with
good
excellent
yield.
This
protocol
is
practical
convenient,
in
a
wide
range
functional
groups
are
compatible.
Applications
this
method
gram-scale
preparation
late-stage
functionalization
biologically
active
molecules
also
demonstrated.