Abstract
The desulfonylation of N-sulfonyl amides can be achieved in reasonable to excellent yield by reaction with samarium(II) iodide (SmI2) in THF at room temperature. Deprotection of acyclic and cyclic amides bearing aryl and alkylsulfonyl groups is possible.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 271 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Synlett |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1997 |
Keywords
- samarium (II) iodide
- desulfonylation
- amide
- CLEAVAGE