Blue Light-Mediated, Photocatalyst-Free Decarboxylative Alkylation of Heteroaryl Sulfinimines

J Org Chem. 2022 Nov 4;87(21):14948-14952. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c01861. Epub 2022 Oct 13.

Abstract

We report a diastereoselective, photocatalyst-free decarboxylative alkylation of (hetero)aryl sulfinimines using redox-active esters under blue light. High yields and diastereoselectivities can be achieved under mild conditions, and we demonstrate its utility as a synthetic method, especially for medicinal chemists.

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Catalysis
  • Imines*
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • sulfinimine
  • Imines