Patent ID: 6812365
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: C07F

Abstract:
A method of using a disulfone reagent for preparing biologically relevant disulfones, said method comprising the steps of:(i) providing a compound having the following formulation, â€ƒwherein n is 0, 2, or 3; R1 represents a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom; each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aralkyl, wherein the aralkyl group is optionally substituted at one or more substitutable positions; each R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, double bonded oxygen, fluorine, hydroxyl, and an epoxide ring; with the proviso that n is 0 when R1 is carbon and R3 is double bonded oxygen; and, (ii) reacting said compound with an aldehyde.