Base-Promoted <i>S</i> -Alkylation of Sulfenamides with Cyclic Sulfonium Salts

<i>S</i>-alkylation of sulfenamides is a promising strategy to access sulfilimine compounds that play important roles in chemical biology and synthetic chemistry. Herein, we report a base-promoted <i>S</i>-alkylation of sulfenamides with cyclic sulfonium salts as alkylating reagents, which delivered the sulfilimines featuring alkenyl/alkynyl thioether moieties. This practical method shows the advantages of mild conditions, operational simplicity, and broad substrate scope. Moreover, the synthetic potential of this method was demonstrated by a one-pot synthesis and late-stage diversification of drug-relevant molecules.

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The Journal of Organic Chemistry
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.joc.5c03051
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Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques
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Base-Promoted S -Alkylation of Sulfenamides with Cyclic Sulfonium Salts

Zian Zhang, Ye Liu, Mengqi Zhang
The Journal of Organic Chemistry
Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques
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Base-Promoted S -Alkylation of Sulfenamides with Cyclic Sulfonium Salts

Zian Zhang, Ye Liu, Mengqi Zhang
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Abstract

<i>S</i>-alkylation of sulfenamides is a promising strategy to access sulfilimine compounds that play important roles in chemical biology and synthetic chemistry. Herein, we report a base-promoted <i>S</i>-alkylation of sulfenamides with cyclic sulfonium salts as alkylating reagents, which delivered the sulfilimines featuring alkenyl/alkynyl thioether moieties. This practical method shows the advantages of mild conditions, operational simplicity, and broad substrate scope. Moreover, the synthetic potential of this method was demonstrated by a one-pot synthesis and late-stage diversification of drug-relevant molecules.

The Journal of Organic ChemistryVol. 91(10)
Jining Medical University (CN)
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Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques
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