Reactions of Bis(p-methoxyphenyl)trisulfane and Its Oxides with Dimethyldioxirane and (Trifluoromethyl)methyldioxirane.
The reactions of dimethyldioxirane and (trifluoromethyl)methyldioxirane with bis(p-methoxyphenyl)trisulfane, its 1-oxide, its 2-oxide, and its 1,1-dioxide derivatives have been investigated. The reactions were followed by careful monitoring of the methoxy region of the (1)H NMR spectra and where possible by doping with authentic samples of the products. The decomposition of labile intermediates and products was investigated. A new mechanism for the rearrangement of a trisulfane 1,3-dioxide to a trisulfane 1,1-dioxide is proposed.
Clennan
Edward L.
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Department of Chemistry, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071.
Stensaas
Kristina L.
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