Photoredox-Catalyzed Generation of Sulfamyl Radicals: Sulfonamidation of Enol Silyl Ether with Chlorosulfonamide

A novel and practical photoredox-catalyzed generation of sulfamyl radicals followed by radical sulfonamidation of enol silyl ether has been described. Diverse functionalized beta-ketosulfonamides were prepared in modest to excellent yields under mild and economic reaction conditions through the present catalytic protocol. Furthermore, the methodology developed provides an efficient and convenient approach to the synthesis of the antiseizure drug Zonisamide.