Modifying Positional Selectivity in C–H Functionalization Reactions with Nitrogen-Centered Radicals: Generalizable Approaches to 1,6-Hydrogen-Atom Transfer Processes

Melanie A. Short; J. Miles Blackburn; Jennifer L. Roizen

doi:10.1055/s-0039-1691501

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Synlett 2020; 31(02): 102-116
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1691501

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Modifying Positional Selectivity in C–H Functionalization Reactions with Nitrogen-Centered Radicals: Generalizable Approaches to 1,6-Hydrogen-Atom Transfer Processes

Melanie A. Short

,

J. Miles Blackburn

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Jennifer L. Roizen ∗

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Dedicated to Prof. Brian M. Stoltz as an early celebration of his 50^th birthday

Abstract

Nitrogen-centered radicals are powerful reaction intermediates owing in part to their ability to guide position-selective C(sp³)–H functionalization reactions. Typically, these reactive species dictate the site of functionalization by preferentially engaging in 1,5-hydrogen-atom transfer (1,5-HAT) processes. Broadly relevant approaches to alter the site-selectivity of HAT pathways would be valuable because they could be paired with a variety of tactics to install diverse functional groups. Yet, until recently, there have been no generalizable strategies to modify the position-selectivity observed in these HAT processes. This Synpacts article reviews transformations in which nitrogen-centered radicals preferentially react through 1,6-HAT pathways. Specific attention will be focused on strategies that employ alcohol- and amine-anchored sulfamate esters and sulfamides as templates to achieve otherwise rare γ-selective functionalization reactions.

1 Introduction

2 Transformations that Rely on Structural Constraints or Weakened C–H Bonds to Favor 1,6-HAT Processes

3 Sulfamate Esters Engage Selective 1,6-HAT Processes

4 Expansion to 1,6-HAT Processes with Masked Amine Substrates

5 Conclusions and Outlook

Key words

hydrogen-atom transfer - remote C–H functionalization - radicals - nitrogen-centered radicals - sulfamate ester - sulfamide

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