Synthesis of Alkylsulfonyl-Substituted Indolo[2,1-a]Isoquinolines via Photoredox-Catalyzed Radical-Cascade Addition/Sulfonylation/Cyclization with DABCO ⋅ (SO2)2 and Thianthrenium Salts

Xin Yuan, Jie Liu, Long Zhou Qin, Xiu Duan, Jian Wang, Meng Yu Wu, Jiang Kai Qiu, Kai Guo

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Abstract

A direct, visible-light-mediated, radical-cascade addition/sulfonylation/cyclization reaction with DABCO ⋅ (SO2)2 and thianthrenium salts is reported herein. This protocol provides operationally-convenient access to various sulfonated functionalized indole [2,1-a] isoquinolines under mild conditions. This transformation features high functional-group tolerance, operational ease, and broad substrate scope. Preliminary studies reveal that the method undergoes a radical pathway. (Figure presented.).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)555-567
Number of pages13
JournalAdvanced Synthesis and Catalysis
Volume365
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Feb 2023

Keywords

  • cyclization
  • radical-cascade addition
  • sulfonylation
  • visible-light-mediated

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