Synlett 2023; 34(05): 393-398
DOI: 10.1055/a-1995-6124
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Photoredox-Catalysis-Enabled Ring-Opening Functionalization of Aryl Cyclopropanes

Zhi-Qiang Li
,
Chi Zhang
,
Chao Feng
We gratefully acknowledge funding by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21871138, 22271151), the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20220327), and the Distinguished Youth Foundation of Jiangsu Province.


Abstract

Cyclopropanes have long been recognized as privileged synthons in organic synthesis, providing access to 1,3-difunctionalized scaffolds. However, the synthetic potential of aryl cyclopropanes, one of the most important subclasses of cyclopropanes, is far less explored. Recently, we uncovered a visible-light-promoted strategy for the ring-opening functionalization of a series of aryl cyclopropanes through open-shell intermediates. By leveraging the activation of an aryl radical cation derived from an oxidative single-electron transfer, the C–C bond of the cyclopropane is weakened and cleaves upon a regio- and stereoselective nucleophilic attack with an exogenous nucleophile to provide a benzyl radical that can be readily elaborated to diverse functionalities.

1 Introduction

2 Core Concept of Our Design

3 Photoredox-Catalyzed Oxoamination of Aryl Cyclopropanes

4 Photoredox-Catalyzed Hydroheterofunctionalization of Aryl Cyclopropanes

5 Photoredox-Catalyzed Fluoroallylation of gem-Difluorocyclopropanes

6 Conclusion



Publication History

Received: 16 November 2022

Accepted after revision: 09 December 2022

Accepted Manuscript online:
09 December 2022

Article published online:
05 January 2023

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