Synlett 2024; 35(04): 445-450
DOI: 10.1055/a-2145-8697
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11th Singapore International Chemistry Conference (SICC-11)

Aminoacylation of Alkenes by Cooperative NHC and Photoredox Catalysis

Lena Lezius
,
Jannik Reimler
,
Nadine Döben
,
Michael Hamm
,
Constantin G. Daniliuc
,
Armido Studer
This work was funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) (German Research Foundation) (GRK 2678 – 437785492) and the Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. (VCI) (Ph.D. fellowship to L.L.).


Abstract

Cooperative NHC and photoredox catalysis has gained significant attention as an emerging research field in recent years. Herein, we report a cyclizing aminoacylation of alkenes, which is enabled through the combination of these two catalytic modes. The key step is a radical/radical cross-coupling between a persistent ketyl radical and a transient benzylic or aliphatic C-radical, which is generated through radical cyclization of an oxidatively formed amidyl radical. Several carbamates, amides and sulfonamides containing an alkene moiety and different acyl fluorides can be used as substrates. The resulting products are obtained in moderate to good yields.

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Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 22. Juni 2023

Angenommen nach Revision: 01. August 2023

Accepted Manuscript online:
01. August 2023

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
12. September 2023

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