Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques

External reference: https://openalex.org/T12189

  1. Se-brominated Hügerschoff intermediates were isolated and structurally characterized
    Researchers isolate and characterize Se-brominated intermediates in the seleno-Hügerschoff reaction, clarifying mechanisms of 2-aminobenzoselenazole synthesis.
  2. Organophotoredox alkylation extends access to SF5-containing aliphatic molecules
    Metal-free organophotoredox catalysis enables efficient alkylation of vinylsulfur pentafluoride to synthesize SF5-containing aliphatic molecules under mild conditions with broad functional group.
  3. Electron-withdrawing groups enable thio-Belluš–Claisen rearrangement with difluoroketene
    New protocol for thio-Belluš-Claisen rearrangement with difluoroketene using desilylative β-elimination. Electronic effects on substrate promotion of reactivity.
  4. Thiolate-mediated cyclization yields 2-quinolones from aminocinnamic acids
    Thiolate-mediated cyclization protocol for synthesis of 2-quinolones and 2-aza-quinolones from aminocinnamic acid derivatives with broad substrate scope and gram-scale scalability.