Synthesis 2005(20): 3499-3501  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-918492
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Deoxygenation of Sulfoxide and Aza-aromatic N-Oxide Using a Protocol of Indium and Acyl Chloride

Eun Soo Parka, Seung Hwan Leea, Ji Hee Leea, Hak June Rheeb, Cheol Min Yoon*c
a Graduate School of Biotechnology, Korea University, Sungbuk-ku Anamdong 5, 1 ga, 136-701 Seoul, South Korea
b College of Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Sangnok-ku Sa-1 dong 1271, 425-791 Kyeonggi-do, South Korea
c Department of Advanced Material Chemistry, Korea University, Jochiwon, 339-800 Choongnam, South Korea
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Publication History

Received 17 February 2005
Publication Date:
24 November 2005 (online)

Abstract

Sulfoxides and aza-aromatic N-oxides were deoxygenated using a system of indium and pivaloyl chloride at room temperature to give the corresponding sulfides and aza-aromatics in high yields.