Direct functionalization of inert C(sp^(3))–H bonds in pharmaceutically significant compounds is very important in modern synthetic organic chemistry.In this article,we disclose a practical and efficient method for t...Direct functionalization of inert C(sp^(3))–H bonds in pharmaceutically significant compounds is very important in modern synthetic organic chemistry.In this article,we disclose a practical and efficient method for the oxidative lactonization of benzylic C(sp^(3))–H bonds enabled by the synergistic interactions of organic dye-type rose bengal,n-Bu_(4)N∙Br,O_(2) and Na_(2)HPO_(4) under visible light irradiation.This reaction does not require transition metal catalysts or strong oxidants.A range of structurally diverse phthalides has been synthesized with excellent selectivity and high functional group compatibility.The late-stage application of this reaction to the preparation of structurally complex phthalides demonstrates its synthetic utility.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21502086)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2019J01744)+1 种基金the Key Project of Foundation of Fujian Province(2020J02044)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhangzhou City(ZZ2021J13)。
文摘Direct functionalization of inert C(sp^(3))–H bonds in pharmaceutically significant compounds is very important in modern synthetic organic chemistry.In this article,we disclose a practical and efficient method for the oxidative lactonization of benzylic C(sp^(3))–H bonds enabled by the synergistic interactions of organic dye-type rose bengal,n-Bu_(4)N∙Br,O_(2) and Na_(2)HPO_(4) under visible light irradiation.This reaction does not require transition metal catalysts or strong oxidants.A range of structurally diverse phthalides has been synthesized with excellent selectivity and high functional group compatibility.The late-stage application of this reaction to the preparation of structurally complex phthalides demonstrates its synthetic utility.
