External Oxidant-Free Oxidative Cross-Coupling: A Photoredox Cobalt-Catalyzed Aromatic C–H Thiolation for Constructing C–S Bonds
摘要:
An external oxidant-free oxidative coupling for aromatic C-H thiolation by visible-light photoredox cobalt-catalysis has been developed. Various substrates could afford benzothiazoles in good to excellent yields, and only H2 is generated as a side product. When catalytic TBAOH was used as the base, not only 2-aryl but also 2-alkylbenzothiazoles could be obtained through this novel dehydrogenative coupling reaction. This method could be scaled up and applied to the synthesis of biologically active molecules bearing benzothiazole structural scaffolds (potent antitumor agents). Furthermore, the unexpected oxidation byproduct amides, which are often generated in oxidative cyclization of thiobenzanilides, can be completely avoided. Mechanistic studies showed that the H2 originates from the substrates. The kinetic studies indicate that the interaction between the cobalt catalyst and proton might be involved in the rate-limiting process.
Fe-catalysed oxidative C–H functionalization/C–S bond formation
作者:Haibo Wang、Lu Wang、Jinsai Shang、Xing Li、Haoyuan Wang、Jie Gui、Aiwen Lei
DOI:10.1039/c1cc16184a
日期:——
Iron was used as the catalyst for the direct C-H functionalization/C-S bond formation under mild conditions. Various substrates could afford benzothiazoles in moderate to excellent yields. Preliminary mechanisticstudies revealed that pyridine played a crucial role for the high yields and selectivities.