Visible light induced the high-efficiency spirocyclization reaction of propynamide and thiophenols via recyclable catalyst Pd/ZrO2

Metal-free radical cascade cyclization/haloazidation of enynones to access functionalized 1-indanones

A novel three-component radical cyclization/haloazidation of enynones, employing TMSN3 as the azide source and NIS (NBS or NCS) as the halogen source, has been developed under metal-free conditions for the efficient synthesis of various 1-indanones with moderate yields and acceptable Z/E ratio. The reaction progresses through a sequence involving radical addition, 5-exo-dig cyclization, and radical coupling, ultimately resulting in the formation of three new chemical bonds and a new ring in a single step. The synthetic benefits of this method have been proven by large-scale experiments and late-stage modification.

Lighting Up the Organochalcogen Synthesis: A Concise Update of Recent Photocatalyzed Approaches

This review describes the recent advances in photocatalyzed reactions to form new carbon–sulfur and carbon–selenium bonds. With a total of 136 references, of which 81 articles are presented, the authors introduce in five sections an updated picture of the state of the art in the light-promoted synthesis of organochalcogen compounds (from 2019 to present). The light-promoted synthesis of sulfides by direct sulfenylation of C–C π-bonds; synthesis of sulfones; the activation of Csp2–N bond in the formation of Csp2–S bonds; synthesis of thiol ester, thioether and thioacetal; and the synthesis of organoselenium compounds are discussed, with detailed reaction conditions and selected examples for each protocol.

Photomediated Spirocyclization of N-Benzyl Propiolamide with N-Iodosuccinimide for Access to Azaspiro[4.5]deca-6,9-diene-3,8-dione

A metal- and oxidant-free route for affording azaspiro[4.5]deca-6,9-diene-3,8-dione via photomediated iodinated spirocyclization of N-(4-methoxybenzyl) propiolamide has been developed. The reaction underwent a radical addition/ipso-cyclization/dearomatization process at room temperature and successfully constructed C-C and C-I bonds. This green and convenient approach could be generally expanded to produce a range of iodinated spirocyclization products in moderate to good yields.

Selectfluor-mediated construction of 3-arylselenenyl and 3,4-bisarylselenenyl spiro[4.5]trienones via cascade annulation of N-phenylpropiolamides with diselenides

A cascade annulation of N-phenylpropiolamides with diselenides leading to the construction of 3-arylselenenyl spiro[4.5]trienones was realized under mild conditions with Selectfluor as the sole oxidant.

Chalcogenative spirocyclization of N-aryl propiolamides with diselenides/disulfides promoted by Selectfluor

A practical and efficient synthetic route to construct a variety of 3-arylselenenyl/3-arylthio spiro[4.5]trienones was developed using Selectfluor reagent as a mild oxidant. This reaction proceeds via a sequence of electrophilic cation addition, spirocyclization and dearomatization, then offers an approach to introduce Se/S-centered cation into the C–C triple bonds. The utility of this protocol were justified by the excellent compatibility of a wide range of functional groups, good yields and scalability under mild reaction conditions.

Unexpected Substituent Effects in Spiro-Compound Formation: Steering N-Aryl Propynamides and DMSO toward Site-Specific Sulfination in Quinolin-2-ones or Spiro[4,5]trienones

A highly substituent-dependent rearrangement allows for the novel and SOCl₂-induced divergent synthesis of 3-methylthioquinolin-2-ones and 3-methylthiospiro[4.5]trienones through intramolecular electrophilic cyclization of N-aryl propyamides. DMSO acts as both solvent and sulfur source, and use of DMSO-h₆/d₆ enables the incorporation of SCH₃ or SCD₃ moieties to the 3-position of the heterocyclic framework. Different para-substituents trigger divergent reaction pathways leading to the formation of quinolin-2-ones for mild substituents and spiro[4,5]trienones for both electron-withdrawing and -donating substituents, respectively. On the basis of both computational and experimental results, a new mechanism has been put forward that accounts for the exclusive spirolization/defluorination process and the surprising substituent effects.