Synthesis of Aryl Triflones through the Trifluoromethanesulfonylation of Benzynes

Abstract: The direct synthesis of aryl triflones, that is, trifluoromethanesulfonyl arenes, was achieved through the trifluoromethanesulfonylation of benzynes. The trifluoromethanesulfonyl group, one of the fluorinated functional groups, is a highly electron‐negative and mild lipophilic substituent. Aryl triflones have high potential in the synthesis of bioactive compounds and specialty materials. The treatment of 2‐(trimethylsilyl) aryl trifluoromethanesulfonates with cesium fluoride in the presence of 15‐crown‐5 generated benzynes, which reacted with sodium trifluoromethanesulfinate followed by protonation with tBuOH under heating conditions, provided aryl triflones in moderated to good yields. Both symmetrical and unsymmetrical triflones were nicely accessed under the same reaction conditions. Interestingly, the trifluoromethanesulfonylation of unsymmetrical benzyne precursors proceeded smoothly to furnish corresponding aryl triflones in good yields with good to high regioselectivities. The balance of polarization of electric charge as well as steric hindrance of the benzyne intermediates are central factors to control the outcome of regioselectivity.

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Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Synthesis of Aryl Triflones through the Trifluoromethanesulfonylation of Benzynes ; volume:7 ; number:2 ; year:2018 ; pages:204-211 ; extent:8
ChemistryOpen ; 7, Heft 2 (2018), 204-211 (gesamt 8)

Creator
Sumii, Yuji
Sugita, Yutaka
Tokunaga, Etsuko
Shibata, Norio

DOI
10.1002/open.201700204
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022083107461611327262
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  • Sumii, Yuji
  • Sugita, Yutaka
  • Tokunaga, Etsuko
  • Shibata, Norio

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