Oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides mediated by ionic liquids

A highly selective and efficient oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides is presented. The reactions were carried out at room temperature in the absence of a catalyst in the ionic liquid [Bmim][BF sub(4)] (Bmim = 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium) using aqueous H sub(2)O sub(2) (35%) as oxidant. The products...

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Published in:RSC advances 2012-01, Vol.2 (22), p.8416-8420
Main Authors: Zhang, Bo, Zhou, Ming-Dong, Cokoja, Mirza, Mink, János, Zang, Shu-Liang, Kühn, Fritz E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hydrogen bonds
Ionic liquids
NMR spectroscopy
Oxidants
Oxidation
Oxidizing agents
Recycled
Sulfides
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Summary:A highly selective and efficient oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides is presented. The reactions were carried out at room temperature in the absence of a catalyst in the ionic liquid [Bmim][BF sub(4)] (Bmim = 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium) using aqueous H sub(2)O sub(2) (35%) as oxidant. The products were obtained in high yields. Compared to the analogous reactions in organic solvents, this system can be recycled without significant loss of activity and selectivity. Additionally, the reaction mechanism was examined by IR, Raman and NMR spectroscopy. Based on these examinations, it appears that the crucial step during the oxidation procedure is the formation of a hydrogen bond between the ionic liquid and the oxidant.
ISSN:2046-2069
2046-2069
DOI:10.1039/c2ra21323k