Photocatalytic Remote Oxyfluoroalkylation of Heteroalkynes: Regio-, Stereo-, and Site-Selective Access to Complex Fluoroalkylated (Z)-Alkenes

Org Lett. 2020 May 1;22(9):3667-3672. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c01163. Epub 2020 Apr 10.

Abstract

A visible-light-induced remote oxyfluoroalkylation, including ketofluoroalkylation and hydroxytrifluoromethylation, of heteroalkynes is developed with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and H2O as the oxygen source, respectively. It provides a facile access to complex fluoroalkylated (Z)-alkenes in satisfactory yields with excellent regio-, stereo-, and site-selectivity. The reaction involves an uncommon vinyl radical-induced intermolecular C(sp3)-H functionalization, thus offering a good platform for the development of remote difunctionalization of alkynes.