Synthesis 1994; 1994(3): 264-266
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-35866
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Simple Synthesis of 2-Nitronaphthalene Derivatives from Substituted p-Nitrobenzyl Sulfones

Andrzej Tyrała* , Mieczysław Makosza
  • *Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Kasprzaka 44, Warsaw, Poland
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27 September 2002 (online)

Condensation of p-nitrobenzyl sulfones containing carbonyl or cyano substituents ortho to the methylsulfonyl group with electrophilic alkenes or alkynes as Michael acceptors provides facile and efficient access to substituted 2-nitronaphthalene derivatives.

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