The Conversion of α,β-Unsaturated Ketones Into β-(Phenyl-Thio)-α,β-Unsaturated Ketones

Abstract

The oxidative functionalization of cyclic- and bicyclic-α,β-unsaturated ketones to β-(phenylthio)-α,β-unsaturated ketones was accomplished in high yields via addition of thiophenol followed by chlorination with chloreal and spontaneous elimination of hydrochloric acid.