A one-pot three-component reaction using p-quinone methides, rongalite and alkyl/allyl halides has been described. The corresponding unsymmetrical sulfones were obtained in good yields under mild reaction conditions in the absence of any metal, base or any other additive.
Keywords: alkyl halides; diaryl methine; p-quinone methide; rongalite; sulfonylation.
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