Synthesis of benzyl bromides with hexabromoacetone: an alternative path to drug intermediates

A series of benzyl bromides were efficiently prepared from the corresponding alcohols with Br3CCOCBr3/PPh3 at low temperatures and under neutral conditions. The present protocol was applied to the heterocyclic analogues and to the successful synthesis of the precursor of the antiulcer drug omeprazol...

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Published in:Tetrahedron letters 2011-01, Vol.52 (1), p.13-16
Main Authors: Joseph, Kara M., Larraza-Sanchez, Isabel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Benzyl alcohols
Benzyl bromides
Drug intermediates
Hexabromoacetone
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Summary:A series of benzyl bromides were efficiently prepared from the corresponding alcohols with Br3CCOCBr3/PPh3 at low temperatures and under neutral conditions. The present protocol was applied to the heterocyclic analogues and to the successful synthesis of the precursor of the antiulcer drug omeprazole, thus furnishing an alternate, mild method for the preparation of these drug intermediates. A significant steric factor was observed throughout both series supporting a SN2 mechanism.
ISSN:0040-4039
1873-3581
DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2010.10.133