A Practical Method for Synthesis of Penicillin and Cephalosporin Sulfoxides

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Abstract
Penicillin and cephalosporin esters 1 and 3 are oxidized to the corresponding sulfoxides 2 and 4 by a safe and inexpensive method using a reagent mixture of hydrogen peroxide (35%), formic acid and polyphosphoric acid.