Synthesis of CF3-Containing Spirocyclic Indolines via a Red-Light-Mediated Trifluoromethylation/Dearomatization Cascade

Autor: Thomas L. Gianetti, Jules Moutet, Liangyong Mei, Savannah M. Stull
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: The Journal of Organic Chemistry. 86:10640-10653
ISSN: 1520-6904
0022-3263
DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c01313
Popis: A red-light-mediated nPr-DMQA+-catalyzed cascade intramolecular trifluoromethylation and dearomatization of indole derivatives with Umemoto's reagent has been developed. This protocol provides a facile and efficient approach for the construction of functionalized and potentially biologically important CF3-containing 3,3-spirocyclic indolines with moderate to high yields and excellent diastereoselectivities under mild conditions. The success of multiple gram-scale (1 and 10 g) experiments further highlights the robustness and practicality of this protocol and the merit of the employment of red light. Mechanistic studies support the formation of a crucial CF3 radical species and a dearomatized benzyl carbocation intermediate.
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