Synthesis 2002(7): 0856-0858
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-28520
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Simple and Selective Oxidation of Thiols to Disulfides with Dimethylsulfoxide Catalyzed by Dichlorodioxomolybdenum(VI)

Roberto Sanz*, Rafael Aguado, María R. Pedrosa, Francisco J. Arnáiz*
Departamento de Química, Universidad de Burgos, 09001-Burgos, Spain
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Publication History

Received 25 January 2002
Publication Date:
14 May 2002 (online)

Abstract

Selective and quantitative conversion of thiols to disulfides was effected by dimethyl sulfoxide under mild conditions catalyzed by dichlorodioxomolybdenum(VI).