Oligomeric benzylsulfonium salts: facile benzylation via high-load ROMP reagents

J Org Chem. 2007 Apr 27;72(9):3194-8. doi: 10.1021/jo0620260. Epub 2007 Apr 4.

Abstract

The development of high-load, oligomeric benzylsulfonium salts, generated via ring-opening metathesis polymerization, and their utility in facile benzylations of various nucleophiles is reported. These oligomeric sulfonium salts exist as free-flowing powders and are stable at room temperature. After the benzylation event, purification is attained via simple dry load/filtration, followed by solvent removal to deliver products in excellent yield and purity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chemistry, Organic / methods*
  • Indicators and Reagents / chemistry*
  • Mesylates / chemistry*
  • Salts / chemistry

Substances

  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Mesylates
  • Salts
  • phenylmethanesulfonic acid