Cationic rhodium(I)/PPh3 complex-catalyzed dehydrogenation of alkanethiols to disulfides under inert atmosphere

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2003.10.120

A cationic rhodium(I)/PPh₃ complex is an effective catalyst for dehydrogenation of primary or secondary alkanethiols to symmetrical disulfides under inert atmosphere. The dependence of reactivity on the structure of thiols is examined in detail.