Synthesis 2008(11): 1682-1684  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1067019
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H2O2/Tf2O System: An Efficient Oxidizing Reagent for Selective Oxidation of Sulfanes

Mohammad Mehdi Khodaei*a,b, Kiumars Bahrami*a,b, Ahmad Karimia,b
a Department of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah 67149, Iran
b Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Center (NNRC), Razi University, Kermanshah 67149, Iran
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Received 9 January 2008
Publication Date:
11 April 2008 (online)

Abstract

A versatile procedure for the oxidation of sulfanes to sulf­oxides without any overoxidation to sulfones has been reported. It is noteworthy that the reaction tolerates oxidatively sensitive functional groups and that the sulfur atom is selectively oxidized.