Rapid and Additive-Free Synthesis of β-Sulfido Sulfonyl Fluorides through <i>N</i>-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP)-Promoted Thia-Michael Addition

β-Sulfido sulfonyl fluorides, incorporating a clickable sulfonyl fluoride and a thioether motif, are valuable intermediates in chemical biology, materials science, and drug discovery. Herein, we developed a rapid and additive-free synthesis of these compounds via <i>N</i>-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP)-promoted thia-Michael addition of thiols to ethene sulfonyl fluoride (ESF). The reaction proceeds smoothly under neutral conditions without the need for a base or catalyst, achieving high efficiency within 20 min. This method demonstrates a broad substrate scope, tolerating thiophenols, alkylthiols, thioglycosides, and cysteine-containing peptides. The resulting β-sulfido sulfonyl fluorides enable diverse transformations, such as sulfur(VI) fluoride exchange (SuFEx) reaction and thioether oxidation, facilitating applications in drug conjugates and materials, such as additives for lithium-ion battery electrolyte components.

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The Journal of Organic Chemistry
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2025-04-18
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https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.joc.5c00025
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Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques
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Rapid and Additive-Free Synthesis of β-Sulfido Sulfonyl Fluorides through N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP)-Promoted Thia-Michael Addition

Ning Chen, Yuehong Wen, Qinheng Zheng, Fa‐Jie Chen et al.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry
Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques
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Rapid and Additive-Free Synthesis of β-Sulfido Sulfonyl Fluorides through N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP)-Promoted Thia-Michael Addition

Ning Chen, Yuehong Wen, Qinheng Zheng, Fa‐Jie Chen, Junwei Han, Wanzhen Lin, Xin Ding
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β-Sulfido sulfonyl fluorides, incorporating a clickable sulfonyl fluoride and a thioether motif, are valuable intermediates in chemical biology, materials science, and drug discovery. Herein, we developed a rapid and additive-free synthesis of these compounds via <i>N</i>-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP)-promoted thia-Michael addition of thiols to ethene sulfonyl fluoride (ESF). The reaction proceeds smoothly under neutral conditions without the need for a base or catalyst, achieving high efficiency within 20 min. This method demonstrates a broad substrate scope, tolerating thiophenols, alkylthiols, thioglycosides, and cysteine-containing peptides. The resulting β-sulfido sulfonyl fluorides enable diverse transformations, such as sulfur(VI) fluoride exchange (SuFEx) reaction and thioether oxidation, facilitating applications in drug conjugates and materials, such as additives for lithium-ion battery electrolyte components.

The Journal of Organic ChemistryVol. 90(17)
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN), Fuzhou University (CN)
Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou University
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques
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Rapid and Additive-Free Synthesis of β-Sulfido Sulfonyl Fluorides through <i>N</i>-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP)-Promoted Thia-Michael Addition — Ning Chen, Yuehong Wen, et al. · The Journal of Organic Chemistry (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS