Highly selective Pd-catalyzed intermolecular fluorosulfonylation of styrenes

J Am Chem Soc. 2015 Feb 25;137(7):2468-71. doi: 10.1021/ja5131676. Epub 2015 Feb 11.

Abstract

A novel Pd-catalyzed intermolecular regio- and diastereoselective fluorosulfonylation of styrenes has been developed under mild conditions. This reaction exhibits a wide range of functional-group tolerance in styrenes and arylsulfinic acids to afford various β-fluoro sulfones. Preliminary mechanistic study reveals an unusual mechanism, in which a high-valent L2Pd(III)F species side-selectively reacts with a benzylic carbon radical to deliver a C-F bond. This pathway is distinct from a previously reported radical fluorination reaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Halogenation*
  • Palladium / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Styrenes / chemistry*
  • Sulfones / chemistry*

Substances

  • Styrenes
  • Sulfones
  • Palladium