Fe(III)/l-Valine-Catalyzed One-Pot Synthesis of N-Sulfinyl- and N-Sulfonylimines via Oxidative Cascade Reaction of Alcohols with Sulfinamides or Sulfonamides

An efficient Fe(III), l-valine, and 4-OH-TEMPO catalytic system was found for the oxidation of alcohols followed by condensation with sulfinamide or sulfonamide in one pot for the synthesis of N-sulfinyl- and N-sulfonylimines compounds under mild conditions. This transformation accommodates a variety of substrates, shows high functional-group tolerance, and affords the corresponding products in good to excellent yields.