Silver-Promoted Synthesis of 5-[(Pentafluorosulfanyl)methyl]-2-oxazolines

Org Lett. 2018 Nov 16;20(22):7257-7260. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b03170. Epub 2018 Oct 29.

Abstract

The synthesis of 5-[(pentafluorosulfanyl)methyl]-2-oxazolines is reported. The use of a silver promoter allows the intramolecular cyclization of N-[2-chloro-3-(pentafluorosulfanyl)propyl]amide to occur without elimination of the chlorine atom, a reaction pathway typically observed for β-chloro-SF5-alkyl compounds. The products, potentially valuable SF5-containing heterocycles, are obtained in up to 97% yield.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't