Relay Photocatalytic Reaction of N-Aryl Amino Acids and 2-Bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene: Synthesis of 4-(Difluoromethylidene)-tetrahydroquinolines

Org Lett. 2022 May 6;24(17):3265-3269. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c01117. Epub 2022 Apr 25.

Abstract

The bulk industrial chemical 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (BTP) was first employed as a coupling partner in photocatalytic defluorinative reactions with N-aryl amino acids. Photoredox activation of the C(sp2)-Br bond of the resultant 2-bromo-1,1-difluoroalkenes generates gem-difluoro vinyl radicals for further radical cyclization. Various 4-(difluoromethylidene)-tetrahydroquinolines were assembled in good yields by combining two photoredox cycles with a single photocatalyst.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids*
  • Cyclization
  • Quinolines*

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Quinolines
  • 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline