Electrochemical Oxidative Arylsulfonylation and 1,2-Alkyl Shift Sequences of Alkenyl Cyclobutanols for the Synthesis of β-Sulfonated Cyclopentanones

A novel process for the synthesis of beta-sulfonated cyclopentanones via electrochemical oxidative radical arylsulfonylation and 1,2-alkyl shift sequences of vinyl cyclobutanols was successfully developed. This approach represents a practical method for the preparation of beta-sulfonated cyclopentanones under environmentally benign reaction conditions.

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A novel process for the synthesis of beta-sulfonated cyclopentanones via electrochemical oxidative radical arylsulfonylation and 1,2-alkyl shift sequences of vinyl cyclobutanols has been successfully developed as a practical method under environmentally benign reaction conditions.