Simple synthesis of 2-nitronaphthalene derivatives from substituted p- nitrobenzyl sulfones

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1994-35866

Condensation of p-nitrobenzyl sulfones containing carbonyl or cyano substituents ortho to the methylsulfonyl group with electrophilic alkenes or alkynes as Michael acceptors provides facile and efficient access to substituted 2-nitronaphthalene derivative