@article {42448,
	title = {Efficient synthesis of gamma-keto sulfones by NHC-catalyzed intermolecular stetter reaction},
	journal = {Organic Letters},
	volume = {14},
	year = {2012},
	month = {MAY},
	pages = {2830{\textendash}2833},
	abstract = {<p>The N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed intermolecular Stetter reaction of aldehydes with α,β-unsaturated sulfones allows the atom-economic and selective formation of γ-keto sulfones in good yields. Key to the success of this unique transition-metal-free carbon{\textendash}carbon bond-forming reaction is the right choice of the NHC precursor and base. The reaction tolerates a broad range of different aldehydes.</p>},
	doi = {10.1021/ol301045x},
	author = {Bhunia, Anup and Yetra, Santhivardhana Reddy and Bhojgude, Sachin Suresh and Biju, Akkattu T.}
}
