Switchable Multicomponent Cyclization Reactions to Access 4-Fluoroalkyl-1,4-Dihydropyrimidines and 4-Fluoroalkyl-Pyrimidines Under Solvent-Free Conditions Wanqing Zuo, Zhizhen Zhu, Yu Cheng, Lingling Zuo,* Xiao Geng, Zhifang Li,* and Lei Wang* Chin. J. Chem. 2023, 41, XXX—XXX. DOI: 10.1002/cjoc.202300XXX
Herein, we detailed the successful implementation of a switchable strategy for the construction of diverse 4-fluoroalkyl-1,4-dihydropyrimidines and 4-fluoroalkyl-pyrimidines via a solvent/additive-free [3 + 2 + 1] annulation, starting from readily available enamines, trifluoroacetaldehyde hydrate or 1-ethoxy-2,2-difluoroethanol and amidines hydrochloride. This reaction conforms to the concept of green synthesis, and provides a new avenue to access valuable fluorinated heterocycles.