Direct Synthesis of Aryl Ketones by Palladium‐Catalyzed Desulfinative Addition of Sodium Sulfinates to Nitriles

Abstract

Mild yet direct: A convenient and efficient method for the synthesis of various aryl ketones by palladium-catalyzed desulfinative addition of aromatic sulfinic acid sodium salts to various nitriles is described (see scheme). Aromatic and aliphatic nitriles are successfully reacted with arenesulfinic acid sodium salts to form aryl ketones in good yields. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.