Photocatalytic Defluorinative Three-Component Reaction of α-Trifluoromethyl Alkenes, Alkenes, and Sodium Sulfinates: Synthesis of Monofluorocyclopentenes

Org Lett. 2022 Aug 19;24(32):5946-5950. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02202. Epub 2022 Aug 4.

Abstract

A photocatalytic three-component reaction of α-trifluoromethyl alkenes, electron-rich alkenes, and sodium sulfinates for the synthesis of gem-difluoroalkenes in a radical/polar crossover manner was developed. Due to the strong electron-withdrawing nature of the sulfonyl group, the resultant gem-difluoroalkenes can be converted into various monofluorocyclopentenes via intramolecular base-mediated SNV reactions in one pot.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes*
  • Electrons
  • Sodium*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Sodium