Synthesis and reactivity of 4-chloro-3,3,4-trifluoro-methoxycarbonyl cyclobutene (CTMC)
摘要:
An improved synthesis of CTMC is described. This cyclobutene is thermally stable towards electrocyclic ring opening. Its reactivity is explored and a number of radical adducts are described. A more complicated picture is observed with various nucleophiles. The strong dienophilic character of CTMC is illustrated by numerous examples. CTMC reacts well as a dipolarophile with diphenylnitrone, diphenylnitrilimine and diazoalkanes. The high reactivity of this cyclobutene is due to its inherent polarity and strain.
Activation of acrylate-moiety by strain and fluoroalkyl substitution in 4-chloro-3,3,4-trifluoro-methoxycarbonyl cyclobutene
摘要:
A two step preparation is reported for the title cyclobutene derivative 3 starting from 2-phenylthioacrylate 1 and chlorotrifluoroethylene followed by oxidative elimination. Strain and polarity facilitate reactions with nucleophiles, radicals, dienes and diazoalkanes.