Abstract
A one-step method to convert nitroarenes into aryl sulfones under operationally simple, transition-metal-free conditions is described. A range of nitroarenes were reacted with sodium sulfinates and caesium carbonate in N,N′-dimethylpropyleneurea to afford aryl sulfones in up to 83% yield.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Synthesis |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 21 |
| Early online date | 15 Apr 2024 |
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| Publication status | Published - Nov 2024 |