Abstract
A convenient method for the oxysulfenylation of alkenes using dimethyl sulfoxide/oxalyl chloride is described. Cycloalkenes give trans-adducts stereospecifically. The reactions of styrene are highly regioselective for Markovnikov adducts, whereas aliphatic alkenes lead to anti-Markovnikov adducts mainly.
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