The Generation of (Samarium) Thiolates from Aryl Thiocyanates and Their Reaction with Epoxides: A Route to β-Hydroxy Sulfides |
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| Authors: | Ian WJ Still L James P Martyn |
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| Institution: | Department of Chemistry , University of Toronto at Mississauga , 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada , L5L 1C6 |
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| Abstract: | This investigation describes the reduction of an aryl thiocyanate with samarium(II) iodide, followed by reaction with various epoxides, to produce β-hydroxy sulfides. This method of ring opening of epoxides provides a substantial improvement in reaction time and convenience over existing methods while maintaining good regioselectivity and excellent yield. |
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