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Synthesis and structure of alkyl 2-arylsulfanyl-3-nitroacrylates

Journal Article · · Russian Chemical Bulletin
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  1. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia (Russian Federation)

Alkyl 2-arylsulfanyl-3-nitroacrylates were synthesized by the conjugate Michael addition of thiophenols to alkyl 3-bromo-3-nitroacrylates followed by elimination of HBr on treatment with Et{sub 3}N. When treated with 4-chlorothiophenol in the presence of Et{sub 3}N, alkyl 2-[(4-chlorophenyl) sulfanyl]-3-nitroacrylates can be transformed into alkyl 2,3-bis[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]- acrylates. The structures of the synthesized compounds were characterized by IR, UV, {sup 1}H and {sup 13}C{"1H} NMR spectroscopy using {sup 1}H–{sup 13}C HMQC, {sup 1}H–{sup 13}C, and {sup 1}H–{sup 15}N HMBC techniques. Methyl 2-[(4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl]-3-nitroacrylate exists as the Z-isomer, as confirmed by X-ray diffraction.

OSTI ID:
22863344
Journal Information:
Russian Chemical Bulletin, Journal Name: Russian Chemical Bulletin Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 67; ISSN RCBUEY; ISSN 1066-5285
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English