Photoinduced efficient synthesis of cyanoalkylsulfonylated oxindoles via sulfur dioxide insertion.

A visible-light-promoted radical cascade reaction of N-arylacrylamide and cyclobutanone oxime esters with sulfur dioxide insertion is established. Mainly through the exploration of the visible light wavelength, it is found that the light source has a certain influence on the formation of cyanoalkylsulfonylated oxindoles, furnishing a range of sulfones in good to excellent yields. This protocol presents good functional group compatibility and does not require transition metals, photosensitizers, external bases, or oxidants.

Visible-Light Photosynthesis of CHF2 /CClF2 /CBrF2 -Substituted Ring-fused Quinazolinones in Dimethyl Carbonate.

With eco-friendly and sustainable CO2 -derived dimethyl carbonate as the sole solvent, the visible-light-induced cascade radical reactions have been established as a green and efficient tool for constructing various CHF2 /CClF2 /CBrF2 -substituted ring-fused quinazolinones.