Copper-Catalyzed, N-Directed Distal C(sp3)-H Functionalization toward Azepanes

Org Lett. 2022 Oct 28;24(42):7796-7800. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c03135. Epub 2022 Oct 20.

Abstract

We herein report a copper-catalyzed formal [5 + 2] aza-annulation of N-fluorosulfonamides and 1,3-dienes/1,3-enynes for synthesis of structurally diverse alkene/alkyne-containing azepanes. The reaction features selective functionalization of distal unactivated C(sp3)-H bonds and a broad substrate scope, thus allowing the late-stage modification of pharmaceuticals and natural products. A radical mechanism involving 1,5-hydrogen atom transfer of N-radicals, facile coupling of alkyl radicals with 1,3-dienes/1,3-enynes, and the construction of azepane motifs via C-N bond formation is proposed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry
  • Carbon* / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Copper* / chemistry
  • Hydrogen / chemistry

Substances

  • Copper
  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Alkenes