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C2-Selective C-H methylation of heterocyclic N-oxides with sulfonium ylides
An, Won,Choi, Su Bin,Kim, Namhoon,Kwon, Na Yeon,Ghosh, Prithwish,Han, Sang Hoon,Mishra, Neeraj Kumar,Han, Sangil,Hong, Sungwoo,Kim, In Su
, p. 9004 - 9009 (2020)
A redox-neutral C2-selective methylation of heterocyclic N-oxides with sulfonium ylides is described herein. This report presents unprecedented findings for the utility of sulfonium ylides as the methylation source of N-heterocycles beyond the Corey-Chaykovsky reaction. Intriguingly, pyrrolidine plays a significant role in minimizing the reductive C2-methylation process. This method is characterized by its mild conditions, simplicity, and excellent site selectivity. The applicability of the developed protocol is showcased by the late-stage methylation and sequential transformations of complex drug molecules.
