The Journal of Organic Chemistry

Chemistry of. alpha.-nitro sulfones. IV. Functionalization at the activated carbon

JJ Zeilstra, JBFN Engberts

Index: Zeilstra,J.J.; Engberts,J.B.F.N. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1974 , vol. 39, # 22 p. 3215 - 3219

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Abstract

Condensation reactions of nitromethyl p-tolyl sulfone (1) with formaldehyde and benzenesulfinic acid are described. A proposed rationalization of the reaction involves the intermediacy of the vinyl sulfone 6. Some other aldehydes than formaldehyde may be used