Issue 17, 2022

Chemo- and regioselective defluorinative annulation of (trifluoromethyl)alkenes with pyrazolones: synthesis and insecticidal activity of 6-fluoro-1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles

Abstract

The chemo- and regioselective defluorinative [3 + 3] annulation of (trifluoromethyl)alkenes and pyrazolones is reported that gives rise to various useful 6-fluoro-1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles in high yields. This reaction distinguishes the different nucleophilic sites of pyrazolones and features mild conditions, a broad substrate scope, and gram-scalability. A simple derivation of the obtained 6-fluoro-1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles efficiently afforded diverse useful compounds. Significantly, compound 3w exhibits up to 100% insecticidal activity against Plutella xylostella, which is a destructive pest worldwide. Mechanism studies indicate that this reaction proceeds via a chemo- and regioselective SN2′/SNV pathway and that the double defluorinative alkylation of pyrazolones with (trifluoromethyl)alkenes is completely inhibited.

Graphical abstract: Chemo- and regioselective defluorinative annulation of (trifluoromethyl)alkenes with pyrazolones: synthesis and insecticidal activity of 6-fluoro-1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles

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Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
15 May 2022
Accepted
16 Jul 2022
First published
19 Jul 2022

Org. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4692-4698

Chemo- and regioselective defluorinative annulation of (trifluoromethyl)alkenes with pyrazolones: synthesis and insecticidal activity of 6-fluoro-1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles

C. Li, H. Li, G. Yao, X. Liang, C. Zhao, H. Xu, H. Jiang and C. Zhu, Org. Chem. Front., 2022, 9, 4692 DOI: 10.1039/D2QO00786J

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