Synthesis 2015; 47(17): 2578-2585
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1378867
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Chromatography-Free and Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Aryl Tosylates and Mesylates

Xiangyang Lei*
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA   Email: xlei@lamar.ed
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Anusha Jalla
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA   Email: xlei@lamar.ed
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Mhd A. Abou Shama
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA   Email: xlei@lamar.ed
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Jamie M. Stafford
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA   Email: xlei@lamar.ed
,
Billy Cao
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA   Email: xlei@lamar.ed
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Publication History

Received: 10 May 2015

Accepted after revision: 10 June 2015

Publication Date:
23 July 2015 (online)


Abstract

Two chromatography-free and eco-friendly protocols have been developed to synthesize aryl tosylates and mesylates by the tosylation and mesylation of the corresponding hydroxyarenes, respectively. These protocols are superior to other known ones regarding the simplicity, reaction time and conditions, the range of substrates, yields, and environmental friendliness.

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