Halotrifluoromethylation of 1,3-Enynes: Access to Tetrasubstituted Allenes

Org Lett. 2021 Mar 19;23(6):2314-2319. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c00449. Epub 2021 Mar 4.

Abstract

A highly regioselective copper-catalyzed 1,4-chloro- and bromotrifluoromethylation of 1,3-enynes has been presented for the first time, which affords an efficient transformation to access halo- and CF3-containing tetrasubstituted allene derivatives with good to excellent yield. This protocol is practical and convenient, in which a wide range of functional groups are compatible. Applications of this method for the gram-scale preparation and late-stage functionalization of biologically active molecules are also demonstrated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't