Catalytic enantioselective trifluoromethylthiolation of oxindoles using shelf-stable N-(trifluoromethylthio)phthalimide and a cinchona alkaloid catalyst

Magnus Rueping*, Xiangqian ByrLiune, Teerawut Bootwicha, Roman Pluta, Carina Merkens

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Abstract

The organocatalytic enantioselective trifluoromethylthiolation of oxindoles employing N-(trifluoromethylthio)phthalimide as a stable, easy to handle CF3S-source has been developed. Optically active products with a quaternary stereogenic center bearing a CF3S-group are obtained in good yields and with good to excellent enantioselectivities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2508-2511
Number of pages4
JournalCHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
Volume50
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 7 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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