Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(17), P. 3109 - 3113
Published: April 21, 2023
An
electron
donor-acceptor
(EDA)
complex
photoactivation
strategy
for
radical
fluorosulfonylation
is
disclosed
the
first
time.
Simply
upon
blue
light
irradiation,
FSO2
can
be
generated
efficiently
under
catalyst-free,
base-free,
and
additive-free
conditions,
which
enables
facile
access
to
6-keto
alkenylsulfonyl
fluorides
from
readily
available
propargyl
alcohols
FSO2Cl.
The
fluoride
motif
has
been
showcased
as
a
versatile
SuFEx
hub
with
diverse
follow-up
derivatizations.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(13), P. 2349 - 2354
Published: March 27, 2023
An
organo-photocatalytic
sulfonylimination
of
alkenes
was
developed
by
employing
readily
available
N-sulfonyl
ketimines
as
bifunctional
reagents.
This
transformation,
featuring
prominent
functional
group
tolerance,
provides
a
direct
and
atom-economic
approach
for
the
synthesis
valuable
β-amino
sulfone
derivatives
single
regioisomer.
In
addition
to
terminal
alkenes,
internal
participate
in
this
reaction
with
high
diastereoselectivity.
N-Sulfonyl
aryl
or
alkyl
substituents
were
found
be
compatible
condition.
method
could
applied
late-stage
modifications
drugs.
Additionally,
formal
insertion
alkene
into
cyclic
sulfonyl
imine
observed,
affording
ring
expansion
product.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(43), P. 23814 - 23823
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Radical
remote
1,n-difunctionalization
reactions
(n
>
2)
of
alkenes
are
powerful
tools
to
efficiently
introduce
functional
groups
with
selected
distances
into
target
molecules.
Among
these
reactions,
1,5-difunctionalizations
an
important
subclass,
leading
sought-after
scaffolds,
but
typically
suffer
from
tailored
starting
materials
and
strict
limitations
for
the
formed
group
in
2-position.
Seeking
address
issues
make
radical
more
applicable,
we
report
a
novel
three-component
1,2,5-trifunctionalization
reaction
between
imine-based
bifunctional
reagents
two
distinct
alkenes,
driven
by
visible
light
energy
transfer-catalysis.
Key
achieving
this
selective
one-step
installation
three
different
via
choreographed
formation
four
bonds
was
utilization
1,2-boron
shift
rigorous
capitalization
polarities
stabilities.
Thorough
mechanistic
studies
were
carried
out,
synthetic
utility
obtained
products
demonstrated
various
downstream
modifications.
Notably,
addition
functionalization
individual
groups,
their
interplay
gave
rise
unique
array
cyclic
products.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 3115 - 3127
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Although
the
transition
metal-catalyzed
radical
fluorine
atom
transfer
(FAT)
strategy
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
construction
of
C–F
bonds,
to
our
knowledge,
this
approach
rarely
been
applied
formation
S–F
bonds.
Here,
we
report
that
4-methoxypyridine
1-oxide
can
serve
an
inexpensive
and
simple
yet
effective
ligand
thus
promote
transformation
copper-mediated
challengeable
FAT
sulfonyl
radicals,
paving
way
assembly
FSO2
group.
Based
on
concept,
three
Cu(I)-catalyzed
protocols
involving
site-selective
intra-
intermolecular
fluorosulfonylation
inert
C(sp3)–H
bonds
1,2-aminofluorosulfonylation
inactivated
alkenes
have
developed,
enabling
preparation
C(sp3)-rich
aliphatic
fluorides
cannot
be
easily
synthesized
by
known
methods.
These
practical
operationally
methods
result
in
high
functional
group
tolerance
under
mild
conditions
modification
bioactive
derivatives
highly
valued
molecules.
Detailed
mechanistic
studies
indicate
unique
role
facilitating
such
rare
FATs
via
outer-sphere
pathway.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 713 - 718
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Sulfonamides
are
important
structures
in
pharmaceuticals,
agrochemicals,
and
organocatalysts,
yet
the
rapid
benign
synthesis
of
these
compounds
is
still
a
great
challenge.
Herein
we
report
photoinduced
method
for
synthesizing
sulfonamides
from
(hetero)aryl
carboxylic
acid
oxime
esters.
This
reaction
proceeds
via
one-pot
cascade
radical–radical
cross-coupling
by
energy-transfer-mediated
photocatalysis.
A
wide
substrate
scope
including
substrates
late-stage
modification
pharmaceutical
molecular
entities
reveal
its
generality.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 4318 - 4328
Published: March 6, 2024
Sulfonyl
fluorides
have
found
increasing
applications
as
functional
molecules
in
chemistry
and
biology.
We
herein
report
a
copper-catalyzed
atom-economical
access
to
two
categories
of
sulfonyl
through
radical
relay
strategy
the
presence
an
SO2
surrogate.
The
aliphatic
C(sp3)–H
bond
N-fluoro-N-alkyl
sulfonamides
reacted
via
1,5-hydrogen
atom
transfer
(HAT)
process,
affording
alkanesulfonyl
with
proximal
amino
group.
On
other
hand,
utilizing
substrates
containing
proper
C═C
double
resulted
intramolecular
olefin
aminofluorosulfonylation,
allowing
synthesis
fluorosulfonyl-functionalized
pyrrolidines
piperidines
atom-transfer
addition
(ATRA).
Both
reaction
systems
proceeded
under
mild
conditions,
requiring
no
additional
fluorine
source.
Experimental
computational
studies
suggest
that
S–F
coupling
is
likely
achieved
radical-rebound
pathway.
By
taking
advantage
SuFEx
multifunctionality
products,
method
applicable
late-stage
modification
bioactive
compounds,
drug
ligation
chemistry,
organic
synthesis.
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(23)
Published: May 25, 2024
Abstract
Sulfonyl
fluorides
have
widespread
applications
in
many
fields,
including
organic
synthesis,
chemical
biology,
drug
discovery
and
materials
science.
In
particular,
the
past
decade,
a
number
of
aliphatic
sulfonyl
been
identified
showing
various
biological
activities.
These
appealing
features
brought
about
significant
advancement
developing
synthetic
methods
to
access
fluorides.
this
review,
we
will
discuss
recent
developments
radical
approaches
for
synthesis
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(13)
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Abstract
In
modern
organic
chemistry,
harnessing
the
power
of
multicomponent
radical
reactions
presents
both
significant
challenges
and
extraordinary
potential.
This
article
delves
into
this
scientific
frontier
by
addressing
critical
issue
controlling
selectivity
in
such
complex
processes.
We
introduce
a
novel
approach
that
revolves
around
reversible
addition
thiyl
radicals
to
multiple
bonds,
reshaping
landscape
reactions.
The
key
lies
intricate
interplay
between
reversibility
energy
landscapes
governing
C−C
bond
formation
thiol‐yne‐ene
developed
not
only
allows
prioritize
cascade,
dominating
over
alternative
reactions,
but
also
extends
scope
coupling
products
obtained
from
alkenes
alkynes
various
structures
electron
density
distributions,
regardless
their
relative
polarity
difference,
opening
doors
more
versatile
synthetic
possibilities.
present
study,
we
provide
powerful
tool
for
atom‐economical
C−S
formation,
paving
way
efficient
synthesis
molecules.
Carrying
out
our
experimental
computational
studies,
elucidated
fundamental
mechanisms
underlying
cascades,
knowledge
can
be
broadly
applied
field
chemistry.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 1854 - 1941
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Over
the
past
decade,
visible-light-mediated
energy-transfer
(EnT)
catalysis,
particularly
triplet–triplet
(TTEnT)
has
emerged
as
a
mild
and
environmentally
friendly
approach
for
diverse
organic
synthetic
transformations.
In
contrast
to
photoredox
which
typically
requires
sacrificial
electron
donors
or
acceptors
complete
catalytic
cycle,
EnT
photocatalysis
generally
proceeds
with
high
atom
economy
while
minimizing
generation
of
wasteful
byproducts.
Furthermore,
successful
catalysis
is
contingent
upon
precise
control
redox
potentials
both
photocatalysts
substrates,
strategies
are
primarily
influenced
by
triplet
energy
compatibility
between
these
entities.
Considering
growing
importance
photocatalysis,
well
hydrofunctionalization
difunctionalization
reactions
in
synthesis,
this
review
systematically
summarizes
significant
advancements
EnT-enabled
unsaturated
compounds
via
sigma-bond
homolysis
over
decade.
Special
emphasis
placed
on
elucidating
substrate
scopes
mechanistic
scenarios.
Additionally,
discusses
versatile
applications
methodologies
addresses
current
challenges
opportunities
within
evolving
research
field.
This
structured
into
six
main
categories
based
different
types
sigma-bonds
undergoing
homolysis.
These
include
transformations
mediated
1)
N–O
bond
oxime
esters
other
N,O-radical
precursors;
2)
N–S
N-sulfonyl
imines
N,S-radical
3)
chalcogen–chalcogen
disulfides
oxy/thio/selenosulfonates;
4)
C–S
tri/difluoromethylated
sulfinates,
acetylenic
triflones,
arylsulfonium
salts;
5)
C–X
(X
=
halogen)
halides;
6)
acceptors.
Through
providing
theoretical
backgrounds
along
comprehensive
overview
currently
employed
acceptors,
photosensitizers,
contemporary
EnT-induced
compounds,
aims
serve
an
invaluable
resource
future
innovations
rapidly