Reaction of Dess-Martin periodinane with 2-(alkylselenyl)pyridines. Dehydration of primary alcohols under extraordinarily mild conditions: Tetrahedron Letters

T. Andreou, J. Bures, J. Vilarrasa

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    Abstract

    Dess-Martin periodinane oxidizes very rapidly 2-pyridylseleno derivatives RR'CHCH2SePy in CHCl3 or CH2Cl2 and more chemoselectively than mCPBA. Tetravalent selenanes, RR'CHCH2Se(OAc)(2)Py, seem to be formed. Treatment of these intermediates with aqueous NaHCO3 gives rise to irreversible hydrolysis and elimination to terminal alkenes. As the OH/SePy exchange can be performed in minutes, the overall process is an exceptionally efficient procedure for the dehydration of primary alcohols. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1863-1866
    Number of pages4
    JournalTetrahedron Letters
    Volume51
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

    Keywords

    • Pyridylselenanes Terminal double bonds alkyl aryl selenoxides organic-synthesis pyridylseleno group syn elimination oxidation ketones derivatives reagents acids ibx

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