Reaction of arynes with sulfoxides

Org Lett. 2015 Mar 6;17(5):1098-101. doi: 10.1021/ol5036326. Epub 2015 Feb 19.

Abstract

A S-O bond insertion reaction of sulfoxides with arynes is reported. This reaction represents a rare instance of semipolar single bond insertion in aryne chemistry. The study of mechanism indicates that a sulfur ylide triggered by aryne is the key intermediate, which further transfers its methylene group to carbonyl compounds to give epoxides and thioethers through a sequential process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't