Synlett 2008(13): 1949-1952  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1077967
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FeCl3/TMSCl: An Effective Catalytic System for the Conjugate Addition of Sodium p-Toluenesulfinate to α,β-Enones

B. Sreedhar*, M. Amarnath Reddy, P. Surendra Reddy
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
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Received 30 January 2008
Publication Date:
15 July 2008 (online)

Abstract

A new protocol for the β-sulfonation of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds is described. The method employs FeCl3 as catalyst and TMSCl as additive for conjugate addition of sodium p-toluenesulfinate to enones.