Application of a novel 1,3-diol with a benzyl backbone as chiral ligand for asymmetric oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides

Paramartha Gogoi, Trimurthulu Kotipalli, Kiran Indukuri, Somasekhar Bondalapati, Pipas Saha, Anil K. Saikia

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Abstract

A chiral 1,3-diol with a benzyl backbone has been used for the asymmetric oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides. Moderate to good yields and enantioselectivity (upto 87% ee) have been observed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2726-2729
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume53
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 May 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Chiral catalyst
  • Chiral ligand
  • Chiral sulfoxide
  • Oxidation
  • Titanium tetraisopropoxide

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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