NH4I-Mediated Three-Component Coupling Reaction: Metal-Free Synthesis of β-Alkoxy Methyl Sulfides from DMSO, Alcohols, and Styrenes

• DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.5b00170
• Publication Date: 2015-02-11T14:01:03Z
• Authors: Xiaofang Gao; Xiaojun Pan; Jian Gao; Huanfeng Jiang; Gaoqing Yuan; Yingwei Li
• Keywords: 01 natural sciences; 0104 chemical sciences

AbstractA novel method to synthesize β‐alkoxy methyl sulfides is developed via NH4I‐mediated three‐component oxysulfenylation reaction of styrenes with DMSO and alcohols.