5-Alkylsulfonyl-1H-tetrazoles: Oxidizers and Catalysts for the Oxidation of Sulfides to Sulfoxides with Hydrogen Peroxide

Abstract A new preparative method for the oxidation of sulfides to their corresponding sulfoxides using hydrogen peroxide in the presence of 5-alkylsulfonyl-1H-tetrazoles has been proposed. The method demonstrates high efficiency for sulfides with aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic substituents. The role of 5-alkylsulfonyl-1H-tetrazoles in the oxidative process has been demonstrated.