Rearrangement Reaction Based on the Structure of N-Fluoro- N-alkyl Benzenesulfonamide

J Org Chem. 2018 Nov 2;83(21):13103-13110. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.8b01841. Epub 2018 Oct 10.

Abstract

A novel rearrangement reaction based on the structure of N-fluoro- N-alkyl benzenesulfonamide was developed. The reaction proceeded readily at 50 °C in formic acid and generated a variety of benzenesulfonamides and aldehydes or ketones simultaneously. The reaction mechanism is believed to be a concerted mechanism that consist of 1,2-aryl migration with the departure of fluorine anion via an SN2 mechanism. This rearrangement reaction features an interesting reaction mechanism, mild reaction conditions, simple operations, and a broad substrate scope.