Difunctionalization of <i>gem</i>-Difluoroalkenes via Photoredox Catalysis: Synthesis of Diverse α,α-Difluoromethyl-β-alkoxysulfones
Wenjuan Zhu, Hui Xi, Wenyang Jiao, Li‐Hua Huang, Lianjie Wang, Junliang Wu
Abstract
-difluoroalkenes using sulfonyl chlorides and alcohols has been developed. The reaction exhibits a relatively broad substrate scope with excellent functional group compatibility. This synthesis method includes an atom transfer radical addition-like process. The products can be used as platform molecules for further modification.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistrySulfonylCatalysisCombinatorial chemistryPhotoredox catalysisFunctional groupMoleculeReaction conditionsRadicalPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryPhotocatalysisAlkylPolymerFluorine in Organic ChemistrySulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesRadical Photochemical Reactions