title: Regiospecificity in the synthesis of diaryl sulfones.
abstract: The addition of arylsulfinic acids to 2-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone provides high yields of sulfones in a wide variety of solvents. The distribution of isomeric products obtained is strongly influenced by either (1) the acidity of aqueous solvents or (2) the water content of alcohol solvents. The distribution of isomeric products does not change in the various anhydrous, aprotic solvents examined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, State University of New York, College at Brockport, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420-2972, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Allgeier
authors.forename: Sue Ann
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Herbert
authors.forename: Rory
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nee
authors.forename: Kenneth D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Schlecht
authors.forename: K Thomas
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Finley