Photosensitized 1,2-Difunctionalization of Alkenes to Access β-Amino Sulfonamides

Org Lett. 2024 Mar 15;26(10):2108-2113. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c00432. Epub 2024 Mar 5.

Abstract

A metal-free photosensitized 1,2-imino-sulfamoylation of olefins by employing a tailor-made sulfamoyl carbamate as the difunctionalization reagent has been established. This protocol exhibits versatility across a broad substrate scope, including aryl and aliphatic alkenes, leading to the synthesis of diverse β-imino sulfonamides in moderate to good yields. This method is characterized by its metal-free reaction system, mild reaction conditions, excellent regioselectivity, and high atom economy, serving as a promising platform for the preparation of β-amino sulfonamide-containing molecules, particularly in the context of drug discovery.