Radical Fluorosulfonyl Arylation of Alkenes: Accessing FSO2-Functionalized Chromanes via Formal Endo and Exo Cyclization

Org Lett. 2022 Nov 11;24(44):8170-8175. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c03224. Epub 2022 Oct 31.

Abstract

The introduction of sulfonyl fluoride groups into bioactive molecules can often bring about enhanced biological activity, which has attracted more research interest in chemical biology and drug development in recent years. Here, we report the development of a radical fluorosulfonylation of alkenes/intramolecular arylation cascade for the construction of chromanes with sulfonyl fluoride groups attached. The radical 1,2-fluorosulfonyl arylation reactions proceed well in both endo and exo cyclization fashions, allowing for further variation of the distance between the chromane core and the sulfonyl fluoride group.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes* / chemistry
  • Cyclization
  • Free Radicals / chemistry

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • sulfuryl fluoride
  • Free Radicals