Ru/Cu Photoredox or Cu/Ag Catalyzed C4-H Sulfonylation of 1-Naphthylamides at Room Temperature

J Org Chem. 2017 Dec 1;82(23):12119-12127. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.7b01917. Epub 2017 Nov 1.

Abstract

A mild and efficient protocol for C4-H sulfonylation of 1-naphthylamine derivatives with sodium sulfinates has been described. This C4 sulfonylation proceeded smoothly at room temperature under Ru/Cu photoredox catalysis or Cu/Ag cocatalysis and could tolerate various functional groups. In addition, control experiments suggested that this C4-H sulfonylation reaction might proceed via a single-electron-transfer process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't