The Studies of Free Radical Cyclization Reactions Mediated by Sulfonyl Chloride (I)

A study of the free racinoal reaction of vinylcycloprelpane mediated by p-toluenesulfonyl chloride is described.     

A Novel Domino Reaction: Cyclization of Alkynyl Sulfides by Reaction with IPy2BF4

Formation of polycyclic structures within a few minutes: The intramolecular cyclization of diynes, activated by a benzenesulfenyl substituent, upon reaction with IPy₂BF₄ proceeds as an efficient exo–endo coupling. A subsequent novel Friedel–Crafts-like ring closure provides the product [Eq. (1)]. Thus, intra- and intermolecular cyclizations can be carried out.     

Introduction of N,N'-disulfonylhydrazines as new sulfonylating reagents for highly efficient synthesis of (E)-β-iodovinyl arenesulfones under mild conditions

N,N'-Disulfonylhydrazines have been proven to be the most reactive precursors of the sulfonyl radicals among all types of sulfonyl substituted hydrazines as early as half a century ago. However, the sulfonyl radicals generated from these compounds have not been used in organic synthesis except the simple self-dimerization synthesis of disulfones controlled by the “solvent-cage-effects”. In this article, N,N′-disulfonylhydrazines were introduced as new sulfonylating reagents and their combinations with NIS were disclosed as new iodosulfonylating reagents of alkynes. Finally, a highly efficient method for the synthesis of (E)-β-iodovinyl arenesulfones was developed by mixing an alkyne, a N,N′-disulfonyl-hydrazine and NIS in aqueous THF at room temperature for 5 min.     

Relations Between Structure and Reactivity in Free-Radical Chemistry

An analysis of the relations between structure and reactivity in free-radical chemistry has shown that the usual interpretation of reactivities by means of the stability of the radicals involved is greatly simplified and often incorrect. The C? X bond energies of the alkanes and simple alkyl derivatives can be explained qualitatively by strain effects in the ground state on the basis of the VSEPR theory and nonbonding interactions. To be able to explain reactivities in free-radical chemistry, it is necessary to deduce information about the geometry of the transition states during free-radical formation from experimental measurements. The relations between structure and reactivity in free-radical chemistry are interpreted in terms of bond dissociation energies, as well as polar and steric effects.     

Applications and Limitations of Magnetic Methods in Free-Radical Chemistry

The paper describes the application and limitations of magnetic methods to the problems of free-radical chemistry (detection and quantitative investigation of the free-radical state, relationships between structure and free-radical formation, “distribution” of the unpaired electron, detection of mesomeric C, O, N, P, As, and Sn radicals, g-factors, triplet states, and hyperfine structure). The problem of the diradical is described, and the paper closes with a discussion of the “Selwood effect”.     

Organic Syntheses via Free-Radical Displacement Reactions of Organoboranes

In the few short years since the discovery that organoboranes undergo facile free-radical substitution, application of these reactions has become a major new area of synthetic utility. Organoboranes undergo a wide variety of free-radical reactions such as autoxidation to the alcohol or hydroperoxide, 1, 4 addition to α,β-unsaturated derivatives, addition to disulfides, and oxygen-induced radical coupling. It is evident that organoboranes constitute a versatile new source of free radicals and that these reactions can be readily controlled to give very clean syntheses. The application of these reactions will be discussed.     

One-pot synthesis of 5-sulfonamidopyrazole from terminal alkynes, sulfonyl azides and hydrozones

5-Sulfonamidopyrazoles were efficiently synthesized from terminal alkynes, sulfonyl azides and hydrozones. The sequential reaction involves a copper-catalyzed three-component reaction, a Lewis acid-catalyzed electrocyclic reaction and a dehydrogenation.     

Microwave Assisted Mannich Reaction of Terminal Alkynes on Alumina

Summary.  Terminal alkynes, secondary amines, and formaldehyde undergo a Mannich reaction at room temperature in the presence of CuCl on Al₂O₃ without any organic solvent as reaction medium. The reaction can be promoted by microwave irradiation and is complete within one minute. Received May 2, 2001. Accepted (revised) June 25, 2001     

Problems and Possibilities of the Free-Radical Addition of Thiols to Unsaturated Compounds

In view of the growing importance of photochemically initiated reactions in industry, the use of free-radical additions of thiols to unsaturated compounds also seems promising. The present article is intended to demonstrate the possibilities and limitations of reactions of this type in organic synthesis.     

Photoinduced Copper-Catalyzed Asymmetric Decarboxylative Alkynylation with Terminal Alkynes

We describe a photoinduced copper-catalyzed asymmetric radical decarboxylative alkynylation of bench-stable N-hydroxyphthalimide(NHP)-type esters of racemic alkyl carboxylic acids with terminal alkynes, which provides a flexible platform for the construction of chiral C(sp³)−C(sp) bonds. Critical to the success of this process are not only the use of the copper catalyst as a dual photo- and cross-coupling catalyst but also tuning of the NHP-type esters to inhibit the facile homodimerization of the alkyl radical and terminal alkyne, respectively. Owing to the use of stable and easily available NHP-type esters, the reaction features a broader substrate scope compared with reactions using the alkyl halide counterparts, covering (hetero)benzyl-, allyl-, and aminocarbonyl-substituted carboxylic acid derivatives, and (hetero)aryl and alkyl as well as silyl alkynes, thus providing a vital complementary approach to the previously reported method.     

Synthesis of Alkynes from Enol Esters

Eliminations leading from enol sulfonates, enol phosphates, and enol phosphonium salts to alkynes are reviewed. Olefin eliminations are usually the rate-determining step in the formation of the triple bond. Enol esters may also play a role in the biosynthesis of alkynes.     

Photoinitiated anti-Hydropentafluorosulfanylation of Terminal Alkynes

A photoinitiated anti-hydropentafluorosulfanylation of terminal alkynes using SF₅Cl and (TMS)₃SiH as the hydrogen atom donor is reported. This transformation generates selectively (Z)-(1-alken-1-yl)pentafluoro-λ⁶-sulfanes (Z:E : >85:15), thus allowing the preparation of this previously unknown geometrical isomer. DFT calculations highlight that the selectivity is due to the intrinsic preference of SF₅-substituted vinylic radicals to adopt a cis geometry, and to increased steric contacts during the transition structures leading to the minor (E)-products.     

铜催化炔烃的双官能团化反应研究进展

炔烃的双官能团化反应近年来受到广大科研工作者的关注,其已经发展为一种简单、高效、原子经济性高,能够同时引入各类不同官能团的重要方法。近年来,许多关于铜催化炔烃的双官能团化反应研究见诸报道。本文针对近年来铜催化炔烃的双官能团化反应的研究进行了归纳与总结。     

Copper‐Catalyzed Synthesis of 2H‐Thiopyran Derivatives from Alkynes,Sulfonyl Azides,Carbon Disulfide,and Malononitrile

A one‐pot synthesis of functionalized thiopyran derivatives via a Cu‐catalyzed multicomponent reaction of sulfonyl azides, arylacetylenes and dipotassium 2,2‐dicyanoethylene‐1,1‐dithiolate, generated from malononitrile and CS₂, has been developed. When alkylacetylenes were used as the terminal alkynes, N‐(alkanethioyl)‐N‐(2,2‐dicyanoethanethioyl)methanesulfonamides were obtained in good yields.     

Photoinduced Copper‐Catalyzed Asymmetric Decarboxylative Alkynylation with Terminal Alkynes

We describe a photoinduced copper‐catalyzed asymmetric radical decarboxylative alkynylation of bench‐stable N‐hydroxyphthalimide(NHP)‐type esters of racemic alkyl carboxylic acids with terminal alkynes, which provides a flexible platform for the construction of chiral C(sp³)?C(sp) bonds. Critical to the success of this process are not only the use of the copper catalyst as a dual photo‐ and cross‐coupling catalyst but also tuning of the NHP‐type esters to inhibit the facile homodimerization of the alkyl radical and terminal alkyne, respectively. Owing to the use of stable and easily available NHP‐type esters, the reaction features a broader substrate scope compared with reactions using the alkyl halide counterparts, covering (hetero)benzyl‐, allyl‐, and aminocarbonyl‐substituted carboxylic acid derivatives, and (hetero)aryl and alkyl as well as silyl alkynes, thus providing a vital complementary approach to the previously reported method.     

Recent Developments in the Trifluoromethylation of Alkynes

In the last few years, the development of versatile methodologies to incorporate trifluoromethyl groups into organic molecules has attracted significant attention in synthetic chemistry. This review gives an overview over the development on the trifluoromethylation of alkynes, which have not been solely discussed before. Formation of diverse C(sp, sp², sp³)?CF₃ bonds are all covered in this review.     

Modified Glaser Reaction of Terminal Alkynes on KF/Alumina

Summary. A variety of 1,3-diyne compounds are prepared in a solvent-free reaction on KF/alumina in the presence of catalytic amounts of Cu(OAc)₂·H₂O with up to 96% yields at room temperature.     

Free Radical Reaction between 1,6-Dienes and P-Toluenesulfonyl Cyanlde

A sulfonyl-radical-induced addition-cyclization reaction of 1,6-dienes with p-toluenesulfonyl cyanide giving functionalized cyclopentane systems is described.     

Gold-Catalyzed 1,2-Dicarbofunctionalization of Alkynes with Organohalides**

Herein, we report the first gold-catalyzed 1,2-dicarbofunctionalization of alkynes using organohalides as non-prefunctionalized coupling partners. The mechanism of the reaction involves an oxidative addition/π-activation mechanism in contrast to the migratory insertion/cis-trans isomerization pathway that is predominantly observed with other transition metals yielding products with anti-selectivity. Mechanistic insights include several control experiments, NMR studies, HR-MSMS analyses, and DFT calculations that strongly support the proposed mechanism.     

Radical trans‐Hydroboration of Alkynes with N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Boranes

Hydroboration of internal alkynes with N‐heterocyclic carbene boranes (NHC‐boranes) occurs to provide stable NHC (E)‐alkenylboranes upon thermolysis in the presence of di‐tert‐butyl peroxide. The E isomer results from an unusual trans‐hydroboration, and the E/Z selectivity is typically high (90:10 or greater). Evidence suggests that this hydroboration occurs by a radical‐chain reaction involving addition of an NHC‐boryl radical to an alkyne to give a β‐NHC‐borylalkenyl radical. Ensuing hydrogen abstraction from the starting NHC‐borane provides the product and returns the starting NHC‐boryl radical. Experiments suggest that the observed trans‐selectivity results from kinetic control in the hydrogen‐transfer reaction.