A new route for the synthesis of multi-substituted pyrrole derivatives containing a sulfonyl scaffold via the chemistry of N-sulfonylketenimine

A rapid practical new synthesis of multi-substituted pyrrole derivatives with high yields through a novel four-component reaction of sulfonyl azides, terminal alkynes, nitro compounds, and trichloroacetonitril is a remarkable achievement in organic chemistry. This strategy offers a direct and efficient route to access complex molecular structures from readily available starting materials. To expand the work, the reaction of the final product with sulfinate salt under simple conditions and room temperature, poly-substituted pyrroles with sulfone functional group are formed. The combination of available starting materials, catalytic systems, mild reaction conditions, and ease of purification procedures contributes to the attractiveness of this method for the synthesis of diverse multi-substituted pyrrole derivatives.