Azidodifluoromethanide (N3CF2-): In Situ Generation and Nucleophilic Addition to Aldehydes

Colby Barrett, Anushan Alagaratnam, Alexander Knieb, Christopher J. Koch, G. K.Surya Prakash

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Abstract

A facile one-pot approach for the azidodifluoromethylation of aldehydes via in situ-generated azidodifluoromethenide (N3CF2-) utilizing commercially available TMSCF2Br and NaN3 is disclosed. The formed O-silyl ether products are obtained in yields of up to 91% in short reaction times at ambient temperature. Examples of both inter- and intramolecular [3 + 2] azide-alkyne cycloaddition reactions of the installed azidodifluoromethyl handles are also presented, demonstrating the prospective synthetic and biochemical functionality and utility.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6385-6389
Number of pages5
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume26
Issue number30
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2 2024
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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