Conjugate addition of the anion derived from 3-(phenylsulfiny1)prop-1-ene to cyclopent-2-en-1-one

Malcolm R. Binns, Richard K. Haynes, Timothy L. Houston, W. Roy Jackson

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Abstract

The title anion in tetrahydrofuran containing one equivalent of hexamethylphosphoric triamide at -78° undergoes a rapid conjugate addition reaction with cyclopent-2-en-1-one. The sole product obtained, in 73% yield, is (E)-3-[3-(phenylsulfinyl)prop-2-enyl]cyclopentan-l-one.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2465-2467
Number of pages3
JournalAustralian Journal of Chemistry
Volume34
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1981
Externally publishedYes

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