An efficient electrochemical synthesis of vinyl sulfones from sodium sulfinates and olefins

An electrochemical conversion of olefins with sodium sulfinates into vinyl sulfones was described. The in situ electrogenerated I2 could effectively promote this conversion to afford the target products in good to excellent yields at room temperature. Compared with the traditional thermo-chemical method, this electrochemical route was more convenient and efficient.

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