Abstract
Three convergent routes to thiophenes are described, hinging on the radical addition of α-xanthyl ketones to ethyl vinyl sulfide or to vinyl pivalate. The latter route ultimately proved to be the most versatile and efficient (61-94%).
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 302-305 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Organic Letters |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 3 Jan 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |