Regioselective<i>C</i>2 Sulfonylation of Indoles Mediated by Molecular Iodine

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Praewpan Katrun · Mahidol University

Mueangkaew Charoensak · Mahidol University

Manat Pohmakotr · Mahidol University

Vichai Reutrakul · Mahidol University

Thaworn Jaipetch · Mahidol University

Darunee Soorukram · Mahidol University

Chutima Kuhakarn ·

Abstract

A facile and general method for regioselective C2 sulfonylation reaction of indoles mediated by iodine is described. The 2-sulfonylated products were obtained up to 96% yield under mild reaction conditions (room temperature, 2 h).

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Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Chemical Synthesis and Reactions

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Published in: The Journal of Organic Chemistry

Volume 79, Issue 4, pp. 1778-1785

DOI: 10.1021/jo402831k

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Regioselective<i>C</i>2 Sulfonylation of Indoles Mediated by Molecular Iodine

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