Efficient and Highly Selective Oxidation of Sulfides to Sulfoxides in the Presence of an Ionic Liquid Containing Hypervalent Iodine

Weixing Qian*, Lin Pei

*Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University (Campus Yuquan), Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310028, P. R. of China, Email: weixingqianzju.edu.cn

W. Qian, L. Pei, Synlett, 2006, 709-712.

DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-933109

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Abstract

A mild, efficient and environmentally friendly oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides with a recyclable ion-supported hypervalent iodine reagent tolerates hydroxyl, nitrile, methoxy, carbon-carbon double bonds, and ester functionalities. Aliphatic and aromatic sulfides are selectively oxidized to the corresponding sulfoxides at room temperature in excellent yields without over-oxidation.

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Key Words

hypervalent iodine reagents, sulfides, sulfoxides, oxidation, ionic liquids

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ID: J60-Y2006-4310