Synlett 2008(18): 2885-2887  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1083600
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Convenient One-Pot Synthesis of Sulfonyl Azides from Sulfonic Acids

Joong-Gon Kima, Doo Ok Jang*b
a Biotechnology Division, Hanwha Chemical R&D Center, Daejeon 305-345, Korea
b Department of Chemistry, Yonsei University, Wonju 220-710, Korea
Fax: +82(33)7602182; e-Mail: dojang@yonsei.ac.kr;
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Publication History

Received 7 August 2008
Publication Date:
23 October 2008 (online)

Abstract

We have developed a one-pot process for preparing sulfonyl azides by treating sulfonic acids with trichloroacetonitrile, triphenylphosphine, and sodium azide at room temperature. A wide range of sulfonyl azides was synthesized in excellent yields under mild conditions.