Efficient copper-catalyzed N-arylation of sulfoximines with aryl iodides and aryl bromides

Expanding the structure-activity relationship of sulfoxaflor: the synthesis and biological activity of N-heterocyclic sulfoximines

BACKGROUND

Sulfoxaflor, a new insect control agent developed by Dow AgroSciences, exhibits broad-spectrum control of many sap-feeding insect pests, including aphids, whiteflies, leafhoppers, planthoppers and lygus bugs. During the development of sulfoxaflor, structure-activity relationship (SAR) exploration of the sulfoximine functional group revealed that the nature of the sulfoximine nitrogen substituent significantly affects insecticidal acitivity. As part of the investigation to probe the various electronic, steric and lipophilic parameters at this position, a series of N-heterocyclic sulfoximines were synthesized and tested for bioactivity against green peach aphid.

RESULTS

Using a variety of chemistries, the nitrile substituent was replaced with different substituted five- and six-membered heterocycles. The compounds in the series were then tested for insecticidal acitivty against green peach aphid in foliar spray assays. In spite of the larger steric demand of these substituents, the resulting N-heterocyclic sulfoximine analogs displayed good levels of efficacy. In particular, the N-thiazolyl sulfoximines exhibited the greatest activity, with LC50 values as low as 1 ppm.

CONCLUSIONS

The novel series of N-heterocyclic sulfoximines helped to advance the current knowledge of the sulfoxaflor SAR, and demonstrated that the structural requirement for the sulfoximine nitrogen position was not limited to small, electron-deficient moeities, but rather was tolerant of larger functionality.

Synthesis of N-Imidoyl and N-Oxoimidoyl Sulfoximines from 1-Alkynes, N-Sulfonyl Azides, and Sulfoximines

N-Imidoylation of sulfoximines is developed from a Cu-catalyzed three-component reaction from 1-alkynes, N-sulfonyl azides, and sulfoximines in THF at room temperature under air. In addition, N-oxoimidoylation of sulfoximines is accessed from a Cu-catalyzed three-component reaction from 1-alkynes, N-sulfonyl azides, and sulfoximines in THF at room temperature followed by a Cu-catalyzed oxidative reaction at 50 °C under air, producing N-oxoimidoyl sulfoximines.

Transition metal-free aroylation of NH-sulfoximines with methyl arenes

An iodine-catalyzed N-aroylation of NH-sulfoximines with methyl arenes was herein demonstrated without participation of external organic solvents, transition metal-catalysts or ligands.

Copper-catalyzed oxidative C(sp3)–H/N–H coupling of sulfoximines and amides with simple alkanes via a radical process

A copper-catalyzed oxidative C(sp³)–H/N–H coupling of sulfoximines and amides with simple alkanes via a radical pathway was developed.

Novel thiophenyl C-aryl glucoside SGLT2 inhibitors as potential antidiabetic agents

Novel thiophene C-aryl glucoside SGLT2 inhibitors were designed and synthesized. Two different types of thiophene derivatives were readily prepared. Among the compounds tested, ethylphenyl at the distal ring 71p showed the best in vitro inhibitory activity in this series to date (IC(50)=4.47 nM) against SGLT2.