Nicholas A Fitzpatrick, Anna M Howarth, Grzegorz J Skrzypek, Jisun Lee, Hatice G Yayla, Patricia Z Musacchio
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Abstract
Strategies for C-H amination with sulfonamides have been dominated by stoichiometric strategies or Rh/Cu catalysis using strong oxidants, elevated temperatures, or excess equivalents of C-H partner. We developed a photocatalytic C-H amination with a bench-stable N-methoxypyridinium salt that is amenable to late-stage functionalization efforts. We discovered a competitive proton-coupled electron transfer pathway between sulfonamide and a pyridine byproduct that inhibits the reaction. Catalysis was re-established with the introduction of ZnBr2.
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