Synlett 1996; 1996(1): 27-28
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-5322
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Base-Mediated Ring-Opening Reactions of Episulfones to give Alkenylsulfinates: A Stereoselective Synthesis of Alkenyl Sulfones

Allan P. Dishington, Adriano B. Muccioli, Nigel S. Simpkins*
  • *Department of Chemistry, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK, Fax (0115) 9513564; e-mail Nigel.Simpkins@Nottingham.ac.uk
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

A range of episulfones undergo ring-opening to give alkenylsulfinates on treatment with LDA in THF. The sulfinates can then be alkylated with a number of alkyl halides to give alkenyl sulfone products in a stereoselective fashion.