Abstract
A new method for the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated sulfines by a Peterson alkylidenation of sulfur dioxide is described. The required α-silyl carbanions are generated by heteroconjugate addition of alkyllithium to α-trimethylsitylated aIlenic sulfones. The conjugated vinylsulfines thus prepared undergo a rapid and unprecedented cycloaromatization to thiophene derivatives. A mechanism for this remarkable conversion is presented.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3867-3870 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 31 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 29 Jul 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Acknowledgement: This investigation was supported by the Netherlands Foundation of Chemical Research with financial aid from the NetherlandsO rganization for Scientific Research (NWO). One of us (S.B.) expresses his appreciationf or the award of an NWO-visiting professorship.