KIO3-Mediated γ-C(sp3)-H Sulfenylation of Enaminones

Org Lett. 2022 Oct 21;24(41):7533-7537. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02824. Epub 2022 Oct 11.

Abstract

A metal-free regioselective γ-C(sp3)-H sulfenylation of enaminones with heterocyclic thiols is reported. This transformation is efficient, mild, scalable, and environmentally friendly and tolerates a large variety of enaminones substrates and heterocyclic thiols. The utility of this strategy is demonstrated in a late-stage modification of bioactive natural products and drug derivatives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biological Products*
  • Metals
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds*

Substances

  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • Metals
  • Biological Products