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Anomalous hydrogen-deuterium exchange of cyclic. beta. -keto sulfides

Journal Article · · J. Org. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jo00134a031· OSTI ID:7094151

The protons at carbon-4 display a higher kinetic acidity than those at carbon-2 in thiolanone when the hydrogen deuterium exchange is catalyzed by pyridine. The purpose of this study was to measure and compare the rates of hydrogen-deuterium exchange of thiolanone and three other ketones 3-pentanone, cyclopentanone, and 1-(methylthio)-2-propanone. Results are reported using 3-pentanone as a standard. They demonstrate that the kinetic acidity of C-H bonds at carbon 4 of thiolanone is approx. 1000 to 5000 times higher than those at carbon 2 and carbon 4 of 3-pentanone.

Research Organization:
American Univ., Washington, DC
OSTI ID:
7094151
Journal Information:
J. Org. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Org. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 47:13; ISSN JOCEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English