Copper-catalyzed direct sulfenoamination of saturated ketones via in situ formed enaminones

Highly Selective C-N and C-S Dual Functionalization of 1,3-Dicarbonyl Derivatives Using TBHP as an Oxidant

A direct electrosynthesis/photocatalyst-free, atom-economical, and efficient method for the selective synthesis of (E)-3-amino-2-thiocyanato-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds is described through a given protocol. The present approach features the use of inexpensive ammonium thiocyanate to achieve dual functionalization of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds using TBHP as an oxidant, providing a rapid and practical route to the selective formation of both C-N and C-S bonds via a radical process. This method offers a broad substrate scope with excellent yield and allows for further exploration of the products to construct heterocyclic compounds and other functionalities.

Selective Synthesis of Sulfonamides and Sulfenamides from Sodium Sulfinates and Amines

An effective method was explored for the selective synthesis of sulfonamides and sulfenamides using sodium sulfinates and amines as starting materials. This method offers mild reaction conditions, a broad substrate scope, high efficiency, and readily accessible materials, making it suitable and an alternative strategy for the preparation of a variety of biologically or pharmaceutically active compounds.

Tf2O-Mediated Direct Synthesis of 4-Sulfenylated Oxazoles from β-Keto Sulfoxides and Nitriles

A general and efficient method for the synthesis of 4-sulfenylated oxazoles is described. Trisubstituted oxazoles are obtained in good to excellent yields from β-keto sulfoxides and nitriles. The mechanistic study suggests that the reaction proceeds via the nucleophilic addition of nitriles to the in situ formed α-carbonyl cation followed by intramolecular cyclization.