Catalytic and direct methyl sulfonylation of alkenes and alkynes using a methyl sulfonyl radical generated from a DMSO, dioxygen and copper system

Yaojia Jiang, Teck Peng Loh*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

182 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

This paper describes an efficient method to β-keto methyl sulfones and (E)-vinyl methyl sulfones using DMSO as the substrate. The methyl sulfonyl radical generated from DMSO in the presence of catalytic Cu(i) under O2 atmosphere is believed to be involved in this reaction. Isotopic labeling and 18O2 experiments were performed to investigate the reaction mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4939-4943
Number of pages5
JournalChemical Science
Volume5
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2014
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© the Partner Organisations 2014.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Chemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Catalytic and direct methyl sulfonylation of alkenes and alkynes using a methyl sulfonyl radical generated from a DMSO, dioxygen and copper system'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this