Photoredox-Catalyzed Tandem Radical Cyclization/Hydroxylation for the Synthesis of 4-Hydroxyalkyl-3,3-difluoro-γ-lactams

J Org Chem. 2022 Nov 4;87(21):14177-14185. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c01710. Epub 2022 Sep 29.

Abstract

The photoredox-catalyzed radical difluoroalkylation/cyclization/hydroxylation cascade reaction of various 2-bromo-2,2-difluoro-N-arylacetamides containing unactivated alkene moieties has been developed, providing green and efficient access to various 4-hydroxyalkyl-3,3-difluoro-γ-lactams. Control experiments confirmed a radical process, and inexpensive air acted as the sole hydroxy resource. In addition, the highlights of this protocol include good tolerance for a variety functional groups, lower photocatalyst loading, and ease of operation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes*
  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Hydroxylation
  • Lactams*

Substances

  • Lactams
  • Alkenes