Metal-Free Difunctionalization of Alkynes with 2-Chlorodithiane for Synthesis of β-Ketodithianes

J Org Chem. 2015 Jun 5;80(11):5894-9. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.5b00187. Epub 2015 May 20.

Abstract

Dithianes are versatile umpolung intermediates in organic synthesis but have rarely been employed in radical cross-coupling reactions. Here we describe the oxidative coupling method for alkyne difunctionalization under metal-catalyst-free conditions. The efficient protocol directly affords a variety of β-ketodithianes in good to excellent yields with high regioselectivities. It provides a general pathway for accessing valuable dithianes with controlled formation of a new C-C bond and a C-O bond via a radical coupling pathway.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Ketones / chemical synthesis*
  • Ketones / chemistry
  • Metals / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidative Coupling
  • Quinolizines / chemical synthesis*
  • Quinolizines / chemistry*
  • Sulfur Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Sulfur Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • 2-chlorodithiane
  • Alkynes
  • Ketones
  • Metals
  • Quinolizines
  • Sulfur Compounds
  • dithiane