Visible-Light-Promoted [5 + 1] Annulation Initiated by Electron-Donor-Acceptor Complexes: Synthesis of Perfluoroalkyl- s-Triazines

Org Lett. 2019 May 3;21(9):3072-3076. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b00655. Epub 2019 Apr 17.

Abstract

A visible-light-promoted electron-donor-acceptor (EDA) complex-initiated [5 + 1] annulation between biguanides and perfluoroalkyl halides for the construction of perfluoroalkyl- s-triazines has been developed. It was found that both visible light and dioxygen in the air are favorable for the reaction. A radical-polar crossover mechanism was proposed, in which sequential SET, radical combination, HF elimination, electrocyclization, and aromatization are involved.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't