Synthesis of 5-Fluoro-dihydroindolizines from Pyrrole-2-acetic Acids and Trifluoromethyl Alkenes via Dual C-F Bond Cleavage in a CF3 Group

J Org Chem. 2022 Apr 1;87(7):4801-4812. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00077. Epub 2022 Mar 17.

Abstract

Herein, we describe the synthesis of 5-fluoro-dihydroindolizines via dual C-F bond cleavage in a trifluoromethyl group. The photocatalytic defluorinative coupling of pyrrole-2-acetic acids and α-trifluoromethyl alkenes cleaved the first C-F bond, providing gem-difluoroalkenes bearing an unprotected pyrrole motif. Subsequently, an intramolecular SNV reaction closed the ring by forming a C-N bond concomitantly with the cleavage of the second C-F bond. Using indole-2-acetic acids as the substrates, the reactions also allow the assembly of 6-fluoro-dihydropyrido[1,2-a]indoles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetates
  • Alkenes*
  • Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated
  • Indoles / chemistry
  • Pyrroles*

Substances

  • Acetates
  • Alkenes
  • Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated
  • Indoles
  • Pyrroles