In
this
study,
we
elucidate
a
novel
strategy
for
benzylic
C(sp3)-H
activation,
enabling
the
construction
of
C-S
bonds
through
copper-catalyzed
sulfimidation
process.
Leveraging
readily
available
methylarenes
as
substrates,
our
methodology
offers
an
economically
efficient
and
highly
viable
approach.
The
scalability
reaction,
its
applicability
to
broad
range
significant
application
value
underscore
potential
transformative
impact
in
realm
synthetic
organic
chemistry.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Asymmetric
catalysis
involving
a
sulfoxide
electrophile
intermediate
presents
an
efficient
methodology
for
accessing
stereogenic-at-sulfur
compounds,
such
as
sulfinate
esters,
sulfinamides,
etc.,
which
have
garnered
increasing
attention
in
modern
pharmaceutical
sciences.
However,
the
aza-analog
of
electrophiles,
asymmetric
issues
about
electrophilic
sulfinimidoyl
species
remain
largely
unexplored
and
represent
significant
challenge
sulfur
stereochemistry.
Herein,
we
exhibit
anionic
stereogenic-at-cobalt(III)
complex-catalyzed
synthesis
chiral
sulfinamides
via
iodide
intermediates.
Mechanistic
investigations
reveal
that
catalytic
cycle
is
initiated
by
oxidative
iodination,
generating
iodides.
These
active
intermediates
subsequently
undergo
enantiospecific
nucleophilic
substitution
with
water,
affording
diverse
array
enantioenriched
sulfinamides.
Notably,
these
promising
antifungal
activities
against
Sclerotinia
sclerotiorum
serve
ideal
platform
molecules
facilitating
stereospecific
transformation
into
various
stereogenic
aza-sulfur
compounds.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(27), P. 5157 - 5161
Published: July 5, 2023
An
efficient
and
metal-free
approach
for
the
synthesis
of
sulfilimines
from
sulfenamides
with
aryne
cyclohexyne
precursors
has
been
developed.
The
reaction
proceeds
through
unusual
S–C
bond
formation,
which
offers
a
novel
practical
entry
to
access
wide
range
in
moderate
good
yields
excellent
chemoselectivity.
Moreover,
this
protocol
is
amenable
gram-scale
applicable
transformation
products
into
useful
sulfoximines.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 5333 - 5339
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Starting
from
N
,
-dichloramines
and
S
8
or
disulfides,
azasulfur(
iv
)
chlorides
are
prepared,
which
easily
derivatised
by
esterification
amidation.
The
resulting
products
can
be
converted
to
a
variety
of
complex
sulfur(
vi
compounds.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(12), P. 9043 - 9050
Published: June 6, 2024
A
mild
and
metal-free
approach
has
been
developed
for
1,2-difunctionalization
of
aryne
using
sulfenamides
as
a
nucleophile
halogen
source
(CX4)
an
electrophile
to
synthesize
S-(o-halo)aryl
sulfilimines.
The
late-stage
functionalizations
halide
handles
via
Suzuki–Miyaura
Buchwald–Hartwig
reactions
exhibit
the
synthetic
utilities
products.
chemoselectivity,
regioselectivity,
rapidity,
use
economical
CCl4
are
advantages
this
protocol.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(16), P. 11728 - 11734
Published: July 28, 2023
In
this
study,
we
present
a
novel,
efficient
method
for
the
oxidative
amination
of
sulfenamides
using
diacetoxyiodobenzene
(PhI(OAc)2)
and
amines
under
basic
conditions.
This
innovative
technique
streamlines
synthesis
sulfinamidines
mild,
metal-free
conditions,
achieving
outstanding
yields
up
to
99%.
Furthermore,
propose
possible
pathways
that
elucidate
observed
molecular
sequence
events
in
reaction.
cutting-edge
approach
not
only
advances
valuable
sulfinamidine
compounds
but
also
expands
synthetic
toolbox
available
chemists,
paving
way
future
discoveries
organic
potential
applications
medicinal
chemistry.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(39), P. 7192 - 7197
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
Sulfilimines,
the
aza
analogues
of
sulfoxides,
are
increasing
interest
in
medicinal
and
agrochemical
research
programs.
However,
development
efficient
routes
for
their
synthesis
has
remained
relatively
unexplored.
In
this
study,
we
report
a
transition
metal-free,
selective
S-arylation
reaction
between
sulfenamides
arynes,
enabling
facile
preparation
structurally
diverse
sulfilimines
under
mild
redox-neutral
conditions
good
yields.
The
application
value
our
method
was
further
demonstrated
by
scale-up
synthesis,
downstream
derivatization,
robustness
screen.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(23), P. 16116 - 16121
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Herein,
we
present
a
copper-catalyzed
oxidative
amination
of
sulfenamides
for
the
synthesis
sulfinamidines.
By
employment
air
as
terminal
oxidant,
diverse
array
secondary
and
primary
amines
can
be
efficiently
transformed
into
their
corresponding
products.
This
method
is
well-suited
last-stage
functionalization,
underlying
mechanism
has
been
investigated.
The
transformation
characterized
by
exceptional
chemoselectivity,
mild
conditions,
facile
operation,
broad
substrate
compatibility,
which
have
significant
implications
fields
pharmaceuticals
organic
synthesis.
Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Abstract
Sulfur-containing
compounds
are
found
in
myriad
applications.
Sulfones
and
sulfonamides
the
most
common
functional
groups
used
medicinal
agrochemical
endeavours.
Isosteres
of
these
groups,
for
example,
sulfoximines
sulfonimidamides,
emerging
functionalities,
they
increasingly
relevant
patent
literature.
However,
general,
associated
synthetic
routes
still
have
limitations,
including
use
harsh
reaction
conditions
highly
reactive
reagents.
A
variety
catalytic
reactions
that
employ
a
diverse
range
substrate
classes
been
developed
to
address
issues.
This
short
review
highlights
recent
syntheses
aza-sulfur
compounds,
which
we
hope
will
open
new
directions
discovery
chemistry.
1
Introduction
2
Reactions
N-Sulfinylamines
3
with
Sulfenamides
4
Sulfinates
5
Sulfinamides
6
Other
Aza-Sulfur
Compounds
7
Conclusion
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(3)
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
Abstract
A
general
one‐pot
approach
to
diverse
N
‐acylsulfenamides
from
a
common
S
‐phenethylsulfenamide
starting
material
is
reported.
This
was
demonstrated
by
C−S
bond
formation
utilizing
commercially
abundant
(hetero)aryl
iodides
and
boronic
acids
provide
sulfilimine
intermediates
that
undergo
thermal
elimination
of
styrene.
In
contrast,
all
prior
approaches
rely
on
thiol
inputs
introduce
sulfenamide
‐substituents.
broad
scope
reaction
including
for
approved
drugs
drug
precursors
with
dense
display
functionality.
Several
different
types
sulfur
functionalization
were
performed
derived
complex
precursor
the
blockbuster
anticoagulant
apixaban,
highlighting
utility
this
introduction
high
oxidation
state
groups
in
bioactive
compounds.
Mechanistic
studies
established
key
styrene
step
proceeds
concerted
does
not
require
reagents
or
catalysts,
therefore,
should
be
applicable
synthesis
electrophiles
conditions
formation.