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Synlett 2014; 25(16): 2345-2349
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1378546
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An Efficient and Facile Synthesis of Vinyl Sulfones via Microwave-Assisted Copper Triflate Catalyzed Hydrosulfonylation of Alkynes

Ganesh M. Shelke
Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 333031, Rajasthan, India   Fax: +91(1596)244183   Email: anilkumar@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
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V. Kameswara Rao
Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 333031, Rajasthan, India   Fax: +91(1596)244183   Email: anilkumar@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
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Kasiviswanadharaju Pericherla
Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 333031, Rajasthan, India   Fax: +91(1596)244183   Email: anilkumar@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
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Anil Kumar*
Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 333031, Rajasthan, India   Fax: +91(1596)244183   Email: anilkumar@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
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Received: 19 May 2014

Accepted after revision: 29 June 2014

Publication Date:
26 August 2014 (online)

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Abstract

An efficient method has been described for the synthesis of vinyl sulfones via hydrosulfonylation of alkynes using sodium arene sulfinates catalyzed by Cu(OTf)2 under microwave irradiation. A variety of vinyl sulfones was obtained in good to excellent (71–89%) yields and with high regio- and stereoselectivity. Shortened reaction times, simple reaction conditions and low catalyst loading are the salient features of this protocol.

Key words

microwave - vinyl sulfones - copper triflate - alkynes - sodium arene sulfinates

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