Synlett 2001; 2001(3): 0439-0441
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-11410
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Solid-Phase Free Radical Addition of Thiols to Allyl Ethers

Robert Plourde*  Jr. , Leland L. Johnson Jr. , Rachel K. Longo
  • *Insmed Incorporated, 800 East Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, USA; Fax + 1(9 19)9 41 97 97; E-mail: rplourde@inspirepharm.com
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Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)

The free radical addition of alkyl, substituted alkyl, and benzyl thiols to polymer-supported cyclitol allyl ethers is reported. Cleavage of the reaction products from the polymer support affords good to excellent yields of thioesters.