[4 + 2] cycloaddition reactions of ß-naphtha-1-thioquinones generated from 2-naphthols and DAST.

An original and facile method for the generation of ß-naphtha-1-thioquinones using DAST and 2-naphthols has been developed. A series of dehydro-2-naphthol-1-sulphides or naphtha-oxathiane derivatives were synthesized by in situ Diels-Alder cycloaddition reactions of ß-naphtha-1-thioquinone with itself or various alkenes.

External oxidant-free alkylation of quinoline and pyridine derivatives.

A novel and efficient method for the generation of alkyl radicals and the alkylation of quinoline and pyridine derivatives under mild conditions has been developed. This strategy allows the direct alkylation of heteroaromatics in the absence of an external oxidant. A preliminary mechanistic study suggests that the present reaction probably proceeds via an intermolecular HAT process.

Transition-Metal-Free Oxidation of Benzylic C-H Bonds of Six-Membered N-Heteroaromatic Compounds.

A novel oxidation of benzylic C-H bonds for the synthesis of diverse six-membered N-heteroaromatic aldehydes and ketones has been developed. The obvious advantages of this approach are the simple operation, mild reaction conditions, and without use of toxic reagent and transition metal. The present method should provide a useful access for the synthesis and modification of N-heterocycles.

Nickel-Catalyzed Direct C-H Trifluoromethylation of Free Anilines with Togni's Reagent.

An efficient nickel-catalyzed C-H trifluoromethylation for the synthesis of trifluoromethylated free anilines using Togni's reagent has been developed. This approach exhibits a good functional group tolerance, good regioselectivity, and chemoselectivity under mild conditions. The newly developed economical one-step method is a better alternative to synthesize trifluoromethylated free anilines.

CuI-Catalyzed Fluorodesulfurization for the Synthesis of Monofluoromethyl Aryl Ethers.

An efficient CuI-catalyzed fluorodesulfurization for the synthesis of monofluoromethyl aryl ethers using DAST at room temperature has been developed. This approach exhibits a good functional group tolerance, a broad substrate scope, and a high synthesis efficiency.