Stereoselective β-F Elimination Enabled Redox-Neutral [4 + 1] Annulation via Rh(III)-Catalyzed C-H Activation: Access to Z-Monofluoroalkenyl Dihydrobenzo[ d]isoxazole Framework

Org Lett. 2019 Jul 5;21(13):5229-5233. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b01831. Epub 2019 Jun 26.

Abstract

An efficient and practical Rh(III)-catalyzed redox-neutral [4 + 1] annulation of N-phenoxy amides with α, α-difluoromethylene alkynes has been realized to give direct access to the Z-configured monofluoroalkenyl dihydrobenzo[ d]isoxazole framework with broad substrate compatibility and good functional group tolerance, which was further enhanced by the late-stage C-H modification of complex bioactive compounds. Subsequent density functional theory calculations revealed that the stereoselective β-F elimination involving an allene species played a decisive role in determining the reaction outcome and such Z-selectivity.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't