Metal‐Free Chemoselective Amide Bond Cleavage for the Synthesis of <i>N</i> ‐Acyl Sulfoximines in Batch and Flow

Amides and sulfoximines are pivotal structural motifs in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals; however, sustainable and direct methods for their incorporation remain underdeveloped. Herein, a metal‐ and additive‐free protocol is presented for the efficient synthesis of N ‐acyl sulfoximines via selective NC bond cleavage of amides, utilizing bench‐stable N‐ acyl saccharin as an acylating agent for NH‐sulfoximines. This transformation proceeds under mild conditions using green solvents and exhibits a broad substrate scope encompassing natural products and drug derivatives. Notably, the method is compatible with both batch and continuous‐flow platforms, achieving a significant reduction in reaction time from 24 h to 15 min. The process offers high yields, excellent functional group tolerance, and gram‐scale scalability. Furthermore, the recovery of recyclable saccharin enhances atom economy and minimizes waste generation.

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Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis
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2025-12-08
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70163
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Synthesis and Catalytic Reactions
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Metal‐Free Chemoselective Amide Bond Cleavage for the Synthesis of N ‐Acyl Sulfoximines in Batch and Flow

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Metal‐Free Chemoselective Amide Bond Cleavage for the Synthesis of N ‐Acyl Sulfoximines in Batch and Flow

Nian‐Qi Chen, Wei‐Yu Lin, Karthick Govindan
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Amides and sulfoximines are pivotal structural motifs in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals; however, sustainable and direct methods for their incorporation remain underdeveloped. Herein, a metal‐ and additive‐free protocol is presented for the efficient synthesis of N ‐acyl sulfoximines via selective NC bond cleavage of amides, utilizing bench‐stable N‐ acyl saccharin as an acylating agent for NH‐sulfoximines. This transformation proceeds under mild conditions using green solvents and exhibits a broad substrate scope encompassing natural products and drug derivatives. Notably, the method is compatible with both batch and continuous‐flow platforms, achieving a significant reduction in reaction time from 24 h to 15 min. The process offers high yields, excellent functional group tolerance, and gram‐scale scalability. Furthermore, the recovery of recyclable saccharin enhances atom economy and minimizes waste generation.

Advanced Synthesis & CatalysisVol. 368(3)
Kaohsiung Medical University (TW), Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (TW)
Openalex Percentile: Top 71%
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