Iron-Catalyzed C(sp2)-C(sp3) Cross-Coupling of Chlorobenzenesulfonamides with Alkyl Grignard Reagents: Entry to Alkylated Aromatics

J Org Chem. 2019 Feb 1;84(3):1640-1646. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.8b02886. Epub 2019 Jan 14.

Abstract

Alkylated benzosulfonamides are compounds of high importance in organic synthesis, including the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and plasticizers. We report the iron-catalyzed C(sp2)-C(sp3) cross-coupling of chlorobenzosulfonamides with alkyl Grignard reagents under mild and sustainable conditions. Electronically and sterically varied benzosulfonamides as well as challenging alkyl organometallics containing β-hydrogen afford alkylated benzosulfonamides in high to excellent yields. Sulfonamide represents the most reactive activating group for iron-catalyzed cross-coupling. The process affords alkylated benzenesulfonamides poised for medicinal chemistry applications and traceless reductive cleavage.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.