D. C. Forbes, M. S. South, R. Rengasamy
May 18, 2015
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Journal of Sulfur Chemistry
Abstract
A study involving scope in the condensation reaction of phenylsulfonylacetic acid with a series of carbonyl derivatives has been conducted. Reactivity trends favor formation of the corresponding vinyl sulfones when working with aryl aldehydes. Electron-deficient aryl aldehydes outperform electron-rich aryl aldehydes. Negligible differences were noted when using electron-rich and electron-deficient arylsulfonylacetic acid derivatives. Post-run analyses of the reaction mixture reveal formation of a minor product which resulted from methylidene transfer onto the carbonyl derivative. Support of a Knoevenagel-type condensation followed by decarboxylation is provided. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT