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Usage

Uses

Used in Polymer and Coatings Production:
(E)-2-biphenyl-4-ylethenyl phenyl sulfone is used as a photoinitiator for the production of polymers and coatings. Its ability to initiate polymerization under light exposure makes it a crucial component in the photopolymerization process, enhancing the efficiency and versatility of polymer and coating production.
Used in Photographic Emulsions:
In the field of photography, (E)-2-biphenyl-4-ylethenyl phenyl sulfone is utilized as a sensitizer in photographic emulsions. This application capitalizes on its light-sensitive properties to improve the quality and performance of photographic films and emulsions.
Used in Material Science:
(E)-2-biphenyl-4-ylethenyl phenyl sulfone has potential applications in material science, where its unique properties can be harnessed to develop new materials with enhanced characteristics, such as improved light sensitivity or photopolymerization capabilities.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Within the pharmaceutical industry, (E)-2-biphenyl-4-ylethenyl phenyl sulfone may be employed as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds, contributing to the development of new drugs and therapeutic agents.
Used in Organic Synthesis:
As a chemical intermediate, (E)-2-biphenyl-4-ylethenyl phenyl sulfone is also used in organic synthesis, where it can be a key component in the creation of complex organic molecules for a wide range of applications, from pharmaceuticals to specialty chemicals.

Upstream product

• 32340-38-8 biphenyl-4-yl-propynoic acid 
• 98-80-6 phenylboronic acid 
• 3112-85-4 methylphenylsulfonate 
• 3218-36-8 4-Phenylbenzaldehyde 
• 2350-89-2 p-vinylbiphenyl 
• 873-55-2 sodium benzenesulfonate 

Downstream Products

• 1450622-75-9 4-(2-cyclohexylvinyl)-1,1'-biphenyl 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Vinyl sulfone synthesisviacopper-catalyzed three-component decarboxylative addition

The synthesis of vinyl sulfone derivativesviathe reaction of arylpropiolic acids, K2S2O5, and aryl boronic acids is reported. The CuBr2/1,10-phenanthroline catalytic system in the presence of acetic acid provide

Intermolecular [2 + 2] Photocycloaddition of α,β-Unsaturated Sulfones: Catalyst-Free Reaction and Catalytic Variants

2-Aryl-1-sulfonyl-substituted cyclobutanes were prepared in an intermolecular [2 + 2] photocycloaddition from various α,β-unsaturated sulfones and olefins upon irradiation at λ = 300 nm (26 examples, 60-99% yield). Lewis acids catalyzed the [2 + 2] photocycloaddition of 2-benzimidazolyl styryl sulfones. At short wavelengths, the latter substrates underwent C-S bond cleavage but AlBr3 (5 mol %) allowed for an intermolecular reaction with 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene at longer wavelengths. A chiral-at-metal Lewis acid (2 mol %) facilitated an enantioselective reaction (up to 77% ee).

Visible-Light-Mediated Alkenylation of Alkyl Boronic Acids without an External Lewis Base as an Activator

Herein we report a protocol for the direct visible-light-mediated alkenylation of alkyl boronic acids at room temperature without an external Lewis base as an activator, and we propose a mechanism involving benzenesulfinate activation of the alkyl boronic acids. The protocol permits the efficient functionalization of a broad range of cyclic and acyclic primary and secondary alkyl boronic acids with various alkenyl sulfones. We demonstrated its utility by preparing or functionalizing several pharmaceuticals and natural products.