Metal-Free Chemoselective S-Arylation of Sulfenamides To Access Sulfilimines

J Org Chem. 2023 Jul 7;88(13):9352-9359. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c00961. Epub 2023 Jun 16.

Abstract

A novel and efficient S-arylation of sulfenamides with diaryliodonium salts for the synthesis of sulfilimines is developed. The reaction proceeds smoothly under transition-metal-free and air conditions, giving rapid access to sulfilimines in good to excellent yields via selective S-C bond formation. This protocol is scalable and exhibits a broad substrate scope, good functional group tolerance, and excellent chemoselectivity.

MeSH terms

  • Metals* / chemistry
  • Sulfamerazine
  • Transition Elements*

Substances

  • sulfenamide
  • sulfilimine
  • Metals
  • Sulfamerazine
  • Transition Elements