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Synthesis 1970; 1970(8): 393-404
DOI: 10.1055/s-1970-21619
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The Synthesis of Episulfones and Olefins via Sulfenes

Nikolaus H. FISCHER*
  • *Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. 70803, U.S.A.
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12 September 2002 (online)

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The present review article surveys the methods of preparation of episulfones and alkenes from in situ generated sulfenes: 1. Preparation of Episulfones from Sulfenes and Diazoalkanes, 2. Physical Properties of Episulfones, 3. Preparation of Olefins from Sulfenes and Diazoalkanes, 4. Synthesis of Alkenes from Phosphonium-, Sulfonium-, and Sulfoxonium Ylides and in situ generated Sulfenes, 5. Synthesis of Vinyl Sulfonates via Sulfenes.