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Synlett 1992; 1992(3): 235-236
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21325
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Selective Oxidation of Phenyl Sulphides to Sulphoxides or Sulphones Using Oxone® and Wet Alumina

Richard P. Greenhalgh*
  • *School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol, BS8 1TS, England
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08 March 2002 (online)

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Phenyl sulphides (1) can be selectively oxidised to sulphoxides (2a-f) using the solid reagent system Oxone®- wet alumina. The advantages are cheap, safe reagents, high yields and simple operating conditions.