Electrochemical Sulfonylation-Induced Lactonization of Alkenes: Synthesis of Sulfonyl Phthalides

J Org Chem. 2022 Jan 21;87(2):1208-1217. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c02557. Epub 2022 Jan 6.

Abstract

An electrochemical cascade sulfonylation and lactonization process of alkenes and a most widely used arylsulfonylation reagent─sulfonyl hydrazines─was developed for the first time. This electrochemical sulfonyl lactonization avoided the use of toxic metal catalysts or stoichiometric oxidants and was carried out under mild conditions. The target product γ-sulfonylated phthalides with broad and excellent substrate tolerance were achieved.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes*
  • Benzofurans*
  • Catalysis
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Benzofurans
  • phthalide