Abstract
Solutions of 2-amino-3-aroyl-4,5-dialkylthiophenes in DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) undergo regioselective oxidation of benzylic carbon under mild conditions. We describe three examples and propose a mechanism for oxidation.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Dimethyl Sulfoxide / chemistry*
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Molecular Structure
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Thiophenes / chemistry*
Substances
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ATL-525
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ATL-527
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Thiophenes
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PD 81723
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Dimethyl Sulfoxide