Synfacts 2008(8): 0852-0852  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1077912
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Asymmetric Oxidation of Sulfides with Fe(salan)

Contributor(s): Mark Lautens, Valentina Aureggi
H. Egami, T. Katsuki*
Kyushu University, Fukuota, Japan
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Publication History

Publication Date:
23 July 2008 (online)

Significance

The development of alternative procedures in aqueous conditions is an important challenge in organic chemistry. The development of a new practical asymmetric oxidation of sulfides in water is reported. The oxidation is catalyzed by the Fe(salan) complex and proceeds with high enantio­selectivity and yields. For previous work, see: H. Egami, T. Katsuki J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2007, 129, 8940.