Fragmentation of trifluoromethylated alkenes and acetylenes by N,N-binucleophiles. Synthesis of imidazolines or imidazolidines (oxazolidines) controlled by substituent

J Org Chem. 2010 Aug 20;75(16):5679-88. doi: 10.1021/jo101107t.

Abstract

The reaction of beta-halogeno-beta-polyfluoromethylstyrenes with N,N- or N,O-binucleophiles leads to unexpected fragmentation products (imidazolines) or to heterocyclization giving CF(3)-substituted imidazolidines (N,N-) and oxazolidines (N,O-) depending on aryl substituent. The scope and the reaction mechanism are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Imidazolidines / chemical synthesis*
  • Imidazolidines / chemistry
  • Imidazolines / chemical synthesis*
  • Imidazolines / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Alkynes
  • Imidazolidines
  • Imidazolines