Fe-Catalyzed Alkylazidation of α-Trifluoromethylalkenes: An Access to Quaternary Stereocenters Containing CF3 and N3 Groups

Org Lett. 2023 Mar 3;25(8):1336-1341. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c00439. Epub 2023 Feb 23.

Abstract

A concise Fe-catalyzed alkylazidation of α-trifluoromethylalkenes via a C-C bond cleavage/radical addition/azidation cascade is described. This protocol features a broad substrate scope, excellent functional group compatibility, and the ability to be performed on a gram scale, thus offering a practical and step-economic approach to the synthetically useful tertiary α-trifluoromethyl azides.