Geometrically Selective Synthesis of Functionalized β,β-Disubstituted Vinylic Sulfoxides by Cu-Catalyzed Conjugate Addition of Organozinc Reagents to 1-Alkynyl Sulfoxides
functionalities has been developed by employing Cu-catalyzed conjugateaddition of an organozincreagent to chiral 1-alkynyl sulfoxide. Since the reaction proceeds with very high syn-selectivity, both geometric beta,beta-disubstituted vinylic sulfoxides were stereoselectively synthesized by changing the combination of 1-alkynyl sulfoxide and the organozincreagent.
Thermal elimination of sulfenic acid from enantiopure beta,beta'-disubstituted bis-sulfoxides allows the stereoselective synthesis of enantiopure acyclic beta,beta'-disubstituted vinylsulfoxides. This mild and stereospecific synthesis provides either (E) or (Z) vinylsulfoxides in high yields and is compatible with acid or base sensitive functional groups.