Multiple Pathways In Base-Catalyzed Reactions Of S-Allyl Sulfonium Compounds

Various S-allyl sulfonium salts were allowed to react with bases (EtONa/EtOH, NaH/THF). From product analyses, it was found that modes of reaction depend on both the structure of sulfonium salts and the bases employed. Among the observations, it is worthy to note the formation of cyclopropane derivatives from some allyl sulfonium salts.