Synthesis of Sulfilimines via Aryne and Cyclohexyne Intermediates

Org Lett. 2023 Jul 14;25(27):5157-5161. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01918. Epub 2023 Jul 5.

Abstract

An efficient and metal-free approach for the synthesis of sulfilimines from sulfenamides with aryne and cyclohexyne precursors has been developed. The reaction proceeds through unusual S-C bond formation, which offers a novel and practical entry to access a wide range of sulfilimines in moderate to good yields with excellent chemoselectivity. Moreover, this protocol is amenable to gram-scale synthesis and is applicable to the transformation of the products into useful sulfoximines.

MeSH terms

  • Imines*
  • Sulfonamides / chemical synthesis
  • Sulfonamides / chemistry

Substances

  • Imines
  • sulfilimine
  • Sulfonamides