Silver-Catalyzed Trifluoromethoxylation of Aziridines

Org Lett. 2022 Jan 28;24(3):881-885. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c04226. Epub 2022 Jan 13.

Abstract

We disclose a silver-catalyzed trifluoromethoxylation of N-tosyl aziridines with trifluoromethyl arylsulfonate. The protocol is characterized by its mild conditions, simple operations, and good chemo- and regioselectivity. In addition, the trifluoromethoxylation of trisubstituted aziridines could construct C-OCF3 quaternary centers exclusively, which is quite rare. This method unlocks a new catalytic blueprint for accessing β-trifluoromethoxylated amines, which could be important building blocks in synthetic chemistry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't