Lanthanide triflate catalyzed generation of N-acyliminium ions from α-amido sulfones: the synthesis of (1-alkyl-1-aryl)methyl phenyl sulfones

• Main Authors: Chutima Kuhakarn, Kassrin Tangdenpaisal, Palangpon Kongsaeree, Samran Prabpai, Patoomratana Tuchinda, Manat Pohmakotr, Vichai Reutrakul
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/24213

The reaction of α-amido sulfones with various aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds in the presence of a catalytic amount of lanthanide triflate provides a facile route for the synthesis of (1-alkyl-1-aryl)methyl phenyl sulfones. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.