H. Le, B. Ganem
Apr 14, 2011
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Abstract
A smooth and efficient oxidation of isonitriles to isocyanates by sulfoxides is catalyzed by trifluoroacetic anhydride. With use of DMSO as the oxidant and 5 mol·% TFAA (dichloromethane, -60 to 0 °C), the process is complete in a few minutes, forming dimethyl sulfide as the only byproduct. The newly formed isocyanates may be used directly or isolated in high purity by solvent evaporation.