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Synlett 1994; 1994(3): 204-206
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22795
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Selenoxide - Sulfonic Acid Adducts: A New System for the Mild, Selective Oxidation of Sulfides to Sulfoxides

D. J. Procter* , S. J. Lovell, C. M. Rayner
  • *School of Chemistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England
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22 March 2002 (online)

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The development of a selenoxide - sulfonic acid system for the mild and selective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides is reported. Various selenoxide and sulfonic acid combinations were studied in the search for an effective system. A mechanism for the oxidation is proposed and the potential for the development of an asymmetric oxidation system is assessed.