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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Visible-Light-Driven Sulfonation of α-Trifluoromethylstyrenes: Access to Densely Functionalized CF3-Substituted Tertiary Alcohol

Reported herein is a visible-light-induced sulfonation of α-trifluoromethylstyrenes with sodium sulfinates, which provides a series of α-trifluoromethyl-β-sulfonyl tertiary alcohols. This new synthetic protocol is enabled by a charge-transfer complex between oxygen and sulfinates, featuring broad substrate scope and scalability. Excellent functional group compatibility and chemoselectivity render this method suitable for sulfonation of pharmaceutically relevant molecules. In the presence of D2O, deuteriotrifluorinated products were also obtained, further demonstrating the flexibility and synthetic potentials of this strategy.

A three-component reaction of arynes, sodium sulfinates, and aldehydes toward 2-sulfonyl benzyl alcohol derivatives

A novel three-component reaction of arynes, sodium sulfinates, and aldehydes under mild reaction conditions is described. This transformation provides a direct synthetic approach to 2-sulfonyl benzyl alcohol derivatives, which could be rapidly converted to diverse arylsulfur compounds via the transformation of the corresponding hydroxyl groups. Various aryne precursors, sodium arenesulfinates, and aromatic aldehydes can be effectively converted to the desired products in 40-84% yields (29 examples).

Enhancing the Potential of Miniature-Scale DNA-Compatible Radical Reactions via an Electron Donor-Acceptor Complex and a Reversible Adsorption to Solid Support Strategy

DNA-encoded library (DEL) technology is a powerful tool in the discovery of bioactive probe molecules and drug leads. Mostly, the success in DEL technology stems from the molecular diversity of the chemical libraries. However, the construction of DELs has been restricted by the idiosyncratic needs and the required low concentration (～1 mM or less) of the library intermediate. Here, we report visible-light-promoted on-DNA radical coupling reactions via an electron donor-acceptor (EDA) complex and a reversible adsorption to solid support (RASS) strategy. This protocol provides a unique solution to the challenges of increasing the reactivity of highly diluted DNA substrates and reducing the residues of heavy metals from photocatalysts. A series of on-DNA indole sulfone and selenide derivatives were obtained with good to quantitative conversions. It is anticipated that these mild-condition on-DNA radical reactions will significantly improve the chemical diversity of DELs and find widespread utility to DEL construction.

Synthesis of arylboronates via the Pd-catalyzed desulfitative coupling reaction of sodium arylsulfinates with bis(pinacolato)diboron

The desulfitative borylation reaction of sodium arylsulfinates with bis(pinacolato)diboron or bis(neopentylglycolato)diboron under palladium catalysis has been developed, allowing selective C-B bond formation to give arylboronates with a range of functional groups in moderate to good yields under mild reaction conditions. A gram-scale preparation as well as the cascade Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling of arylboronates demonstrated the potential practical utility in organic synthesis.

Copper-Catalyzed Enantioselective Construction of Tertiary Propargylic Sulfones

Tertiary propargylic sulfones are of significant importance in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, but to date no general asymmetric synthesis approach has been developed. We disclose a versatile copper-catalyzed sulfonylation of propargylic cyclic carbonates using sodium sulfinates that allows the construction of propargylic sulfones featuring elusive quaternary stereocenters. This method provides the first successful example of such an enantioselective propargylic sulfonylation, features high asymmetric induction, wide functional group tolerance, and scalability, and enables attractive product diversification.

Pd(II)-Catalyzed Direct Sulfonylation of Benzylamines Using Sodium Sulfinates

A Pd(II)-catalyzed direct sulfonylation of benzylamines with sodium sulfinates using a removable bidentate directing group is illustrated. The transformation is highly regioselective and tolerates wide functional groups. The mechanistic study reveals that radical species are involved in this reaction. This method delivers a direct synthetic strategy to obtain highly functionalized sulfonylated benzylamines.

Diastereoselective Monofluorocyclopropanation Using Fluoromethylsulfonium Salts

Diarylfluoromethylsulfonium salts, alternatives to freons or advanced fluorinated building blocks, are bench stable and easy-to-use sources of direct fluoromethylene (:CHF) transfer to alkenes. These salts enabled development of a trans-selective monofluorinated Johnson-Corey-Chaykovsky reaction with vinyl sulfones or vinyl sulfonamides to access synthetically challenging monofluorocyclopropane scaffolds. The described method offers rapid access to monofluorinated cyclopropane building blocks with further functionalization opportunities to deliver more complex synthetic targets diastereoselectively.

Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel 2-sulfonylindoles as potential anti-inflammatory therapeutic agents for treatment of acute lung injury

Acute lung injury (ALI) is primarily driven by inflammation that severely impacts lung function. Novel 2-sulfonylindoles were recently shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory activity through the inhibition of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) production. Here, we synthesized 31 compounds which contained 2-sulfonylindole structure. The compounds 8a, 9g, 9h and 9k exhibited dose-dependent anti-inflammatory activity in vitro. Structural-activity relationship analysis revealed that the introduction of sulfonyl group in indole nucleus may be successful to obtain new anti-inflammatory structures and leads. The compounds 9h and 9k also decreased liposaccharide (LPS)-induced IL-6, IL-1β and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) mRNA expression, both in vitro and in an in vivo model of ALI. Furthermore, the compounds 9h and 9k at a high dose (20 mg/kg) significantly protected against LPS-induced ALI in mice. These results show that compounds 9h and 9k could be a promising lead structure for the treatment of ALI.

Synthesis of arylstannanes by palladium-catalyzed desulfitative coupling reaction of sodium arylsulfinates with distannanes

A novel Pd-catalyzed desulfitative cross-coupling reaction of sodium arylsulfinates with hexaalkyl distannanes is realized, allowing the facile synthesis of functionalized arylstannanes with moderate to excellent yields. The successful implement of gram-scale synthesis and tandem Stille coupling reaction demonstrates the potential applications of this method in organic synthesis.

Copper-mediated oxysulfonylation of alkenyl oximes with sodium sulfinates: a facile synthesis of isoxazolines featuring a sulfone substituent

A novel and efficient Cu(OAc)2-mediated oxysulfonylation of alkenyl oximes with sodium sulfonates was developed. The reactions are easy to conduct, occur under mild conditions, and form a broad range of sulfone-substituted isoxazolines in good yields.