Formal allylic C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H alkylation of α-alkylstyrenes by rearrangement of intermediate alkenyl sulfonium salts
Zeyu Shao, Junqi Zhou, Ziyu Wang, Biao Liu, Liang‐Hua Zou, Cheng Wang, Jian Wen
Abstract
Allylic C(sp 3 )–H alkylation of α-alkylstyryl sulfonium salts based on [2,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement strategies has been developed. This protocol could allow facile access to allylated carbon quaternary centers in moderate to good yields.
Topics & Concepts
SulfoniumChemistrySigmatropic reactionAllylic rearrangementAlkylationMedicinal chemistryCarroll rearrangementOrganic chemistrySalt (chemistry)CatalysisCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesSynthesis and Catalytic Reactions