Copper-catalyzed additions of sulfonyl iodides to simple and cyclic alkenes

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)406-410
Journal / PublicationJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume45
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 1980
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

A convenient synthesis for various β-iodo sulfones has been developed. The reaction involves additions of alkane- and arenesulfonyl iodides to simple and cyclic alkenes under the catalytic action of copper(II) chloride. The favored stereochemical results for cyclic alkenes have been rationalized in terms of stepwise addition of both portions of the addend from the diaxial direction. © 1980 American Chemical Society.