Decatungstate Catalyzed Photochemical Acetylation of C(sp3)-H Bonds

Org Lett. 2022 Nov 4;24(43):7983-7987. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c03142. Epub 2022 Oct 27.

Abstract

A direct acetylation of inert C(sp3)-H bonds was developed that was catalyzed by decatungstate under visible light irradiation and was followed by radical addition-disassociation with phenylsulfonyl ethanone oxime. The reaction displays site-selectivity in multiple C(sp3)-H bonds without prefunctionalization and directing groups. Various functional groups are well-tolerated and natural molecules are structurally feasible. CF3-modified phenylsulfonyl ethanone oxime was discovered to be necessary for enhancing the electrophilicity of imine and lowering the C-S bond cleavage energy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetylation
  • Catalysis
  • Oximes*

Substances

  • Oximes