Combining Organometallic Reagents,the Sulfur Dioxide Surrogate DABSO,and Amines: A One‐Pot Preparation of Sulfonamides,Amenable to Array Synthesis |
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| Authors: | Alex S Deeming Dr Claire J Russell Prof Michael C Willis |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA (UK) http://mcwillis.chem.ox.ac.uk/MCW/Home.html;2. Syngenta, Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 6EY (UK) |
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| Abstract: | We describe a method for the synthesis of sulfonamides through the combination of an organometallic reagent, a sulfur dioxide equivalent, and an aqueous solution of an amine under oxidative conditions (bleach). This simple reaction protocol avoids the need to employ sulfonyl chloride substrates, thus removing the limitation imposed by the commercial availability of these reagents. The resultant method allows access to new chemical space, and is also tolerant of the polar functional groups needed to impart favorable physiochemical properties required for medicinal chemistry and agrochemistry. The developed chemistry is employed in the synthesis of a targeted 70 compound array, prepared using automated methods. The array achieved a 93 % success rate for compounds prepared. Calculated molecular weights, lipophilicities, and polar surface areas are presented, demonstrating the utility of the method for delivering sulfonamides with drug‐like properties. |
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| Keywords: | amines array synthesis organometallics physiochemical properties sulfonamides |
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