An unusual epimerization of a thioether

作者:Chung Woo Jin; Bhagavathy Ganga Viswanathan; Jacobsen Neil E; Senef Stephanie; Glass Richard S*
来源:Journal of Sulfur Chemistry, 2013, 34(1-2): 67-78.
DOI:10.1080/17415993.2012.714783

摘要

Reaction of 6-exo-methylthio-2-exo-phenylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-endo-ol with sodium azide and acid afforded the corresponding 2-exo-azide. This azide was reduced and acetylated to give a crystalline derivative whose structure was unequivocally established by X-ray crystallographic analysis. Surprisingly, the isomeric 6-endo-methylthio-2-exo-phenylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-endo-ol on reaction with sodium azide and acid yielded the same azide as the 6-exo-methylthio analogue. Evidence for the mechanism of thioisomerization is presented. [GRAPHICS] .

  • 出版日期2013-4-1

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