PhI(OAc)2-promoted umpolung acetoxylation of enamides for the synthesis of α-acetoxy ketones

Abstract

Umpolung is a fundamental concept in organic chemistry, which provides an alternative strategy for the synthesis of target compounds which were not easily accessible by conventional methods. Herein, a mild and efficient PhI(OAc)2-promoted umpolung acetoxylation reactions of enamides was developed for the synthesis of α-acetoxy ketones. The reaction tolerates a wide range of functional groups and affords α-acetoxy ketones in good to excellent yields. PhI(OAc)2 serves as a source of acetoxy in the reaction.