Copper-Catalyzed Radical Aminotrifluoromethylation of Alkenes

J Am Chem Soc. 2019 Jul 24;141(29):11440-11445. doi: 10.1021/jacs.9b06141. Epub 2019 Jul 11.

Abstract

We report herein an unprecedented protocol for aminotrifluoromethylation of alkenes. With Cu(OTf)2 as the catalyst, the reaction of alkenes, (bpy)Zn(CF3)2, and N-fluorobis(benzenesulfonyl)imide (NFSI) at room temperature provides the corresponding aminotrifluoromethylation products in satisfactory yields with high regioselectivity opposite to those driven by CF3 radical addition. The method exhibits a broad substrate scope and wide functional group compatibility. A mechanism involving N-radical addition to alkenes followed by trifluoromethylation of alkyl radicals is proposed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't