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Photoredox α-Vinylation of α-Amino Acids and N -Aryl Amines

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: A new coupling protocol has been developed that allows the union of vinyl sulfones with photoredox-generated α-amino radicals to provide allylic amines of broad diversity. Direct C-H vinylations of N-aryl tertiary amines, as well as decarboxylative vinylations of N-Boc α-amino acids, proceed in high yield and with excellent olefin geometry control. The utility of this new allyl amine forming reaction has been demonstrated via the syntheses of several natural products and a number of established pharmacophores.

Source: Journal of the American Chemical Society

DOI: 10.1021/ja506094d

Authors: Adam Noble, David W. C. MacMillan

Institution: Princeton University

Language: English

Topic: Radical Photochemical Reactions

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,500

Funders: Amgen, National Institute of General Medical Sciences