Cobalt(II) catalytic oxidation of arylmethyl sulfonyl imines to arylcarbonyl analogues

Zetao Ma, Peipei Ma, Hongli Wu, Haifeng Gan - Volume 77(1) Chemical structures and reaction conditions for conversion of 3-arylmethyl sulfonyl imines to 3-arylcarbonyl analoguesA novel Co(OAc)2/NHPI-catalyzed oxidation of 3-arylmethyl sulfonyl imines to prepare 3-arylcarbonyl analogues has been realized. 3-Arylcarbonyl sulfonyl imines were comprehensively synthesized from benzyl substrates for the first time. The reactions proceeded in moderate to excellent yields. Mechanistic investigation suggests that alcohol compounds A are the key intermediates for the formation of products 2. (Image credit: Gan Haifeng.)

Source: Australian Journal of Chemistry - January 8, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Zetao Ma Peipei Ma Hongli Wu Haifeng Gan Source Type: research