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Samarium(II) iodide-mediated deoxygenative debromination of α-bromo-β-hydroxy (acetoxy) phenyl sulfones: Synthesis of α,β-unsaturated sulfones
Reutrakul, Vichai,Jarussophon, Suwatchai,Pohmakotr, Manat,Chaiyasut, Yupa,U-Thet, Saengvimon,Tuchinda, Patoomratana
, p. 2285 - 2288 (2002)
Deoxygenative debromination of α-bromo-β-hydroxy (acetoxy) phenyl sulfones with samarium(II) iodide led to substituted α,β-unsaturated sulfones in good to excellent yields. The E-isomer is the major product. A possible mechanism via an α-sulfonyl radical pathway is proposed.