Asymmetric synthesis of aryl benzyl sulfoxides by vanadium-catalysed oxidation: A combination of enantioselective sulfide oxidation and kinetic resolution in sulfoxide oxidation

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Abstract

Enantioselective vanadium-catalysed oxidation of aryl benzyl sulfides using Bolm's procedure is accompanied by kinetic resolution in the oxidation of the resulting sulfoxides which enhances the enantiopurities of the sulfoxides recovered (typically >90% ee), albeit with an associated reduction in yield. The effects of ligand, solvent and reaction conditions are discussed in detail.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4500-4509
Number of pages10
JournalEuropean Journal of Organic Chemistry
Issue number19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Sep 2006

Keywords

  • Asymmetric catalysis
  • Enantioselectivity
  • Kinetic resolution
  • Oxidation
  • Sulfoxides

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