The electrochemical generation of sulfinyl radicals from commercially available and non-expensive sodium salts of sulfinic acids is described. Electrooxidation reactions were carried out in graphite powder macroelectrode using aqueous electrolyte...

An environmentally friendly methodology for the synthesis of different functionalized sulfones is described here. Quantum dots (QDs) of cysteamine (Cys) or 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) capped cadmium chalcogenides (CdY, Y =...

Developing mild sustainable protocols for the synthesis of sulfones remains a challenge in organic synthesis. Herein, we report an efficient strategy for the synthesis of sulfones from organic halides and sodium salts of sulfinic acids using graphite powder as reusable catalyst and water as solvent at room temperature. The reaction showed a broad substrate scope, functional group tolerance, easy extraction conditions, and the products were isolated without the need of further purification. When α‐halo‐ketones were used as substrates, the corresponding β‐ketosulfones were also obtained in good yields. The method is general and can also be used on larger scale.

The electrochemical preparation of telluride, selenide and sulfide ions was carried out in NaOH aqueous solution, using a two compartment cell.