Oxidative Three-Component Selenofunctionalization of Alkenes: Convenient Access to Vicinally Functionalized Selenides

J Org Chem. 2023 Jun 2;88(11):7431-7447. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c00788. Epub 2023 May 23.

Abstract

Three-component selenofunctionalization processes of olefins, diselenides and sulfonamides, water, alcohols, or acids utilizing 1-fluoropyridinium triflate (FP-OTf) as a reaction promoter are reported. Under the optimal conditions, a broad range of vicinally functionalized selenide derivatives was accessible with high yields and excellent functional group compatibilities. Mechanistic studies revealed that the FP-OTf played a key role in this selenofunctionalization process.