One-Pot Sequential Multistep Transformation of α,β-Unsaturated Trifluoromethyl Ketones: Facile Synthesis of Trifluoromethylated 2-Pyridones

Abstract

A one-pot transformation of α,β-unsaturated trifluoromethyl ketones with 2-(phenylsulfinyl)acetamide to give trifluoromethylated 2-pyridones is realized. The reaction proceeds under mild conditions and involves multiple steps in an expeditious and controlled sequence to provide efficient access to a broad range of trifluoromethylated 2-pyridones in moderate to high yields. Moreover, further synthetic manipulations permit the routine synthesis of a diverse array of trifluoromethylated pyridines with good efficiency.

Key words

trifluoromethyl group - pyridones - trifluoromethylpyridines - one-pot synthesis - multistep reaction

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