Synlett 2017; 28(04): 397-401
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1588926
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Development of Chalcogenide Catalysts towards Trifluoromethylthiolation

Jie Luo
Institute of Organic Chemistry & MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, P. R. of China   Email: zhaoxd3@mail.sysu.edu.cn
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Xiang Liu
Institute of Organic Chemistry & MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, P. R. of China   Email: zhaoxd3@mail.sysu.edu.cn
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Xiaodan Zhao*
Institute of Organic Chemistry & MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, P. R. of China   Email: zhaoxd3@mail.sysu.edu.cn
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Publication History

Received: 04 November 2016

Accepted after revision: 07 December 2016

Publication Date:
10 January 2017 (online)


Abstract

Efficient synthesis of trifluoromethylthiolated molecules, especially for chiral ones, is in great demand for the development of drugs. Developing new catalysis mode and new catalysts is the key to quickly expand this area. Our group discovered that Lewis basic chalcogenide catalysts could activate the N–SCF3 bond, which provided a new way for non- and asymmetric trifluoromethylthiolation. This Synpacts article highlights the recent advances we have achieved.

1 Introduction

2 Selenide-Catalyzed Nonasymmetric Trifluoromethylthiolation

3 Chiral Sulfide-Catalyzed Enantioselective Trifluoromethylthiolation

4 Conclusion