Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2011 · 168 citations · 62 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryCarbonyl ChemistryOrganic SynthesisArylation ReactionsMild Reaction Conditions
A novel sulfoxide-mediated α-arylation of carbonyl compounds is reported. This reaction proceeds under very mild conditions at room temperature and does not require any transition-metal promoter or catalyst.
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