52201-01-1

Upstream product

• 2991-42-6 4-trifluorophenylsulfonyl chloride 
• 825-83-2 4-trifluoromethylbenzenethiol 
• 830-43-3 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamide 

Downstream Products

• 864872-81-1 2,2,2-trifluoro-N-{1-[4-(4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-acetamide 
• 1152979-96-8 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonyl azide 
• 21718-11-6 N-phenyl-S-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl) sulfonamide 
• 1286023-30-0 phenyl 4-trifluoromethylbenzenesulfonate 
• 1262727-73-0 ethyl 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonate 
• 127783-73-7 methyl 4’-(trifluoromethyl)-[1,1’-biphenyl]-4-carboxylate 
• 163105-69-9 5-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1H-indole 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Metal-Free Visible-Light Synthesis of Arylsulfonyl Fluorides: Scope and Mechanism

The first metal-free procedure for the synthesis of arylsulfonyl fluorides is reported. Under organo-photoredox conditions, aryl diazonium salts react with a readily available SO2 source (DABSO) to afford the desired product through simple nucleophilic fluorination. The reaction tolerates the presence of both electron-rich and -poor aryls and demonstrated a broad functional group tolerance. To shed the light on the reaction mechanism, several experimental techniques were combined, including fluorescence, NMR, and EPR spectroscopy as well as DFT calculations.

Desulfonative Suzuki–Miyaura Coupling of Sulfonyl Fluorides

Sulfonyl fluorides have emerged as powerful “click” electrophiles to access sulfonylated derivatives. Yet, they are relatively inert towards C?C bond forming transformations, notably under transition-metal catalysis. Here, we describe conditions under which aryl sulfonyl fluorides act as electrophiles for the Pd-catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling. This desulfonative cross-coupling occurs selectively in the absence of base and, unusually, even in the presence of strong acids. Divergent one-step syntheses of two analogues of bioactive compounds showcase the expanded reactivity of sulfonyl fluorides to encompass both S?Nu and C?C bond formation. Mechanistic experiments and DFT calculations suggest oxidative addition occurs at the C?S bond followed by desulfonation to form a Pd-F intermediate that facilitates transmetalation.

A Unified Strategy for Arylsulfur(VI) Fluorides from Aryl Halides: Access to Ar-SOF3 Compounds

A convenient protocol to selectively access various arylsulfur(VI) fluorides from commercially available aryl halides in a divergent fashion is presented. Firstly, a novel sulfenylation reaction with the electrophilic N-(chlorothio)phthalimide (Cl-S-Phth) and arylzinc reagents afforded the corresponding Ar-S-Phth compounds. Subsequently, the S(II) atom was selectively oxidized to distinct fluorinated sulfur(VI) compounds under mild conditions. Slight modifications on the oxidation protocol permit the chemoselective installation of 1, 3, or 4 fluorine atoms at the S(VI) center, affording the corresponding Ar-SO2F, Ar-SOF3, and Ar-SF4Cl. Of notice, this strategy enables the effective introduction of the rare and underexplored -SOF3 moiety into various (hetero)aryl groups. Reactivity studies demonstrate that such elusive Ar-SOF3 can be utilized as a linchpin for the synthesis of highly coveted aryl sulfonimidoyl fluorides (Ar-SO(NR)F).

Synthesis of Sulfonyl Fluorides from Sulfonamides

A simple and practical synthesis of sulfonyl fluorides from sulfonamides is reported. The method capitalizes on the formation of the sulfonyl chloride by virtue of the reaction of Pyry-BF4 and MgCl2, and subsequent in situ conversion to the more robust and stable sulfonyl fluoride by the presence of KF. The mild conditions and high chemoselectivity of the protocol enable the late-stage formation of sulfonyl fluorides from densely functionalized molecules.

Fluorosulfonylation of arenediazonium tetrafluoroborates with Na2S2O5 and N-fluorobenzenesulfonimide

A transition-metal-free Sandmeyer-type fluorosulfonylation reaction has been achieved by the three-component reaction of arenediazonium tetrafluoroborates, Na2S2O5, and N-fluorobenzenesulfonimide (NFSI). The reaction proceeds through a radical tandem process, affording various arenesulfonyl fluorides in moderate to high yields. This protocol not only provides a complement to the previous fluorosulfonylation reactions, but also extends the applications of Sandmeyer reaction.

Sulfonyl Fluoride Synthesis through Electrochemical Oxidative Coupling of Thiols and Potassium Fluoride

Sulfonyl fluorides are valuable synthetic motifs for a variety of applications, among which sulfur(VI) fluoride exchange-based "click chemistry" is currently the most prominent. Consequently, the development of novel and efficient synthetic methods to access these functional groups is of great interest. Herein, we report a mild and environmentally benign electrochemical approach to prepare sulfonyl fluorides using thiols or disulfides, as widely available starting materials, in combination with KF, as an inexpensive, abundant and safe fluoride source. No additional oxidants nor additional catalysts are required and, due to mild reaction conditions, the reaction displays a broad substrate scope, including a variety of alkyl, benzyl, aryl and heteroaryl thiols or disulfides.

Sulfur(VI) fluoride compounds and methods for the preparation thereof

This application describes a compound represented by Formula (I): (I) wherein: Y is a biologically active organic core group comprising one or more of an aryl group, a heteroaryl aryl group, a nonaromatic hydrocarbyl group, and a nonaromatic heterocyclic group, to which Z is covalently bonded; n is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; m is 1 or 2; Z is O, NR, or N; X1 is a covalent bond or —CH2CH2—, X2 is O or NR; and R comprises H or a substituted or unsubstituted group selected from an aryl group, a heteroaryl aryl group, a nonaromatic hydrocarbyl group, and a nonaromatic heterocyclic group. Methods of preparing the compounds, methods of using the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are described as well.

A study of the reactivity of S(VI)-F containing warheads with nucleophilic amino-acid side chains under physiological conditions

Sulfonyl fluorides (SFs) have recently emerged as a promising warhead for the targeted covalent modification of proteins. Despite numerous examples of the successful deployment of SFs as covalent probe compounds, a detailed exploration of the factors influencing the stability and reactivity of SFs has not yet appeared. In this work we present an extensive study on the influence of steric and electronic factors on the reactivity and stability of the SF and related SVI-F groups. While SFs react rapidly with N-acetylcysteine, the resulting adducts were found to be unstable, rendering SFs inappropriate for the durable covalent inhibition of cysteine residues. In contrast, SFs afforded stable adducts with both N-acetyltyrosine and N-acetyllysine; furthermore, we show that the reactivity of arylsulfonyl fluorides towards these nucleophilic amino acids can be predictably modulated by adjusting the electronic properties of the warhead. These trends were largely conserved when the covalent reaction occurred within a protein binding pocket. We have also obtained a crystal structure depicting covalent modification of the catalytic lysine of a tyrosine kinase (FGFR1) by the ATP analog 5′-O-3-((fluorosulfonyl)benzoyl)adenosine (m-FSBA). Highly reactive warheads were demonstrated to be unstable with respect to hydrolysis in buffered aqueous solutions, indicating that warhead reactivity must be carefully tuned to provide optimal rates of protein modification. Our results demonstrate that the reactivity of SFs complements that of more commonly studied acrylamides, and we hope that this work spurs the rational design of novel SF-containing covalent probe compounds and inhibitors, particularly in cases where a suitably positioned cysteine residue is not present.

Catalyst-free radical fluorination of sulfonyl hydrazides in water

The first catalyst-free fluorination of sulfonyl hydrazides for the synthesis of sulfonyl fluorides has been developed via a free-radical pathway. This protocol presents a broad substrate scope and does not require any metal catalyst and additive. All these transformations proceed smoothly in water under mild conditions, which enables a straightforward, practical and environmentally benign fluorination for S-F bond formation.