IBX/Imediated reaction of sodium arenesulfinates with alkenes: Facile synthesis of β-keto sulfones

• Main Authors: Natthapol Samakkanad, Praewpan Katrun, Thanachart Techajaroonjit, Sornsiri Hlekhlai, Manat Pohmakotr, Vichai Reutrakul, Thaworn Jaipetch, Darunee Soorukram, Chutima Kuhakarn
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Chemical Engineering; Chemistry
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/13918

A direct synthesis of -keto sulfones from alkenes is described. A combination of o-iodoxybenzoic acid/iodine (IBX/I was found to mediate the reactions of alkenes with arenesulfinates to yield -keto sulfones in good yields via a one-pot reaction. © Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York.