Oxidative acylation of sulfoximines with methylarenes as an acyl donor†
Abstract
Established herein is an efficient direct oxidative acylation of sulfoximines with methylarenes as an acyl donor. Electron-donating as well as -withdrawing groups on the methylarenes are tolerated and even steric demanding ortho substituents are compatible. Both coupling partners are used in their native form, thus obviating prior functionalization and activation.