Catalytic asymmetric addition to cyclic N-acyl-iminium: access to sulfone-bearing contiguous quaternary stereocenters

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Sep 1;58(71):9942-9945. doi: 10.1039/d2cc02667h.

Abstract

Herein, we report the first chiral phosphoric acid (CPA)-catalyzed asymmetric addition of α-fluoro(phenylsulfonyl)methane (FSM) derivatives to in situ generated cyclic N-acyliminium. This process enables metal-free expeditious access to sulfone and fluorine incorporating contiguous all substituted quaternary stereocenters ingrained in biorelevant isoindolinones in excellent stereoselectivities (up to 99% ee and up to 50 : 1 dr).

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Methane*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Sulfones*

Substances

  • Sulfones
  • Methane