In situ generation of acyloxyphosphoniums for mild and efficient synthesis of thioesters†
Te-Jung Chai,Xin-Shun Chiou,Nian-Xuan Lin,Yu-Tsen Kuo,Cheng-Kun Lin
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry Pub Date : 09/06/2023 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/D3OB01318A
Abstract

We present a novel approach for in situ generation of acyloxyphosphoniums by premixing iodobenzene dicarboxylates and triphenylphosphine, resulting in efficient thioester synthesis (up to 100% yield). Stable solid iodobenzene dicarboxylates, achieved via carboxylate exchange, serve as hypervalent iodine precursors. The resulting acyloxyphosphoniums allow convenient one-pot thioester synthesis under mild conditions. Our method demonstrates facile acyloxyphosphonium production from iodobenzene dicarboxylates and Ph3P, enabling diverse thioester preparation. ESI-MS analysis confirms acyloxyphosphonium ion formation, pivotal in acylation. This strategy holds potential for combinatorial thioester synthesis and broader nucleophile modification applications.

Graphical abstract: In situ generation of acyloxyphosphoniums for mild and efficient synthesis of thioesters