Transition-Metal-Free Cleavage of C-C Triple Bonds in Aromatic Alkynes with S8 and Amides Leading to Aryl Thioamides.

A novel transition-metal-free cleavage reaction of C-C triple bonds in aromatic alkynes with S8 and amides furnishes aryl thioamides in moderate to excellent yields. The remarkable features of this thioamidation include the metal-free cleavage of C-C triple bond, mild reaction conditions, as well as wide substrate scope that is particularly compatible with some internal aromatic alkynes and acetamides.

Asymmetric Synthesis of P-Stereogenic Phosphinic Amides via Pd(0)-Catalyzed Enantioselective Intramolecular C-H Arylation.

The palladium-catalyzed enantioselective intramolecular C-H arylation of N-(2-haloaryl)-P,P-diphenylphosphinic amides furnishes P-stereogenic phosphine oxide derivatives in 61-99% yield with 88-97% ee. The catalyst generated in situ from a TADDOL-derived phosphoramide ligand and Pd(dba)2 is optimum in terms of yield and enantioselectivities.