Iron-Catalyzed Sulfonylthiocyanation of α,β-Unsaturated Amides/Esters via the Insertion of Sulfur Dioxide

Org Lett. 2022 Oct 21;24(41):7560-7565. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02954. Epub 2022 Oct 12.

Abstract

An iron-catalyzed four-component sulfonylthiocyanation between α,β-unsaturated amides/esters, TMSNCS, aryldiazonium tetrafluoroborates, and sulfur dioxide (from SOgen) is demonstrated. This protocol is characterized by mild reaction conditions, good functional group compatibility, broad substrate scope, and good to excellent yields, providing a feasible method for the preparation of β-thiocyanated sulfone compounds. The preliminary mechanism investigation shows that a radical pathway may be involved in the process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amides* / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Esters* / chemistry
  • Iron / chemistry
  • Sulfones
  • Sulfur Dioxide / chemistry

Substances

  • Esters
  • Amides
  • Sulfur Dioxide
  • Iron
  • Sulfones