Direct difunctionalization of alkynes with sulfinic acids and molecular iodine: a simple and convenient approach to (E)-β-iodovinyl sulfones

Abstract

A simple and convenient approach for the construction of β-iodovinyl sulfones has been developed via direct difunctionalization of alkynes with sulfinic acids and molecular iodine. The present reaction provides a highly efficient approach to a diverse range of substituted (E)-β-iodovinyl sulfones in moderate to good yields with excellent stereo- and regio-selectivities but no need for any metal catalyst or additives.