The synthesis of diarylsulfones with simple arenes and K2S2O8 through double C-S bond formation

Article abstract of DOI:10.1039/c4cc05964f

An unprecedented double C-S bond formation method has been developed to prepare both symmetric and unsymmetric diarylsulfones with simple arenes in a single step. This represents the first example that K₂S₂O₈ can be employed as a highly effective sulfonating agent to synthesize diarylsulfones. The reaction demonstrates excellent reactivity, good functional group tolerance and high yields.