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Synlett 1994; 1994(12): 1017-1019
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-34985
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A New Synthesis of ß-Keto and ß-Formyl Sulfones by the Reactions of Imines and Sulfonyl Chlorides

T. Kataoka* , T. Iwama
  • *Gifu Pharmaceutical University, 6-1, Mitahora-higashi 5-chome, Gifu 502, Japan
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22 March 2002 (online)

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Reactions of imines 1 (2 eq.) with phenylmethanesulfonyl chloride 3 (1 eq.) followed by hydrolysis with 3 N-HCl provided ß-keto and ß-formyl sulfones in moderate to good yields under mild conditions. The process would involve a sulfene intermediate.

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