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Ni-catalyzed C–S bond cleavage of aryl 2-pyridyl thioethers coupling with alkyl and aryl thiols

A nickel-catalyzed C–SPy bond activation reactions to produce a variety of thioethers has been developed. The reaction is promoted by a user-friendly, inexpensive, air and moisture-stable Ni precatalyst. Various aryl 2-pyridyl thioethers and a wide range of alkyl and aryl thiols substrates were tolerated in this process which afforded products in moderate to excellent yields.

Visible-Light Decatungstate/Disulfide Dual Catalysis for the Hydro-Functionalization of Styrenes

We describe an efficient photoredox system, relying on decatungstate/disulfide catalysts, for the hydrofunctionalization of styrenes. In this methodology the use of disulfide as a cocatalyst was shown to be crucial for the reaction efficiency. This photoredox system was employed for the hydro-carbamoylation, -acylation, -alkylation, and -silylation of styrenes, giving access to a large variety of useful building blocks and high-value molecules such as amides and unsymmetrical ketones from simple starting materials.

Direct Allylic C(sp3)?H and Vinylic C(sp2)?H Thiolation with Hydrogen Evolution by Quantum Dots and Visible Light

Direct allylic C?H thiolation is straightforward for allylic C(sp3)?S bond formation. However, strong interactions between thiol and transition metal catalysts lead to deactivation of the catalytic cycle or oxidation of sulfur atom under oxidative condition. Thus, direct allylic C(sp3)?H thiolation has proved difficult. Represented herein is an exceptional for direct, efficient, atom- and step-economic thiolation of allylic C(sp3)?H and thiol S?H under visible light irradiation. Radical trapping experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy identified the allylic radical and thiyl radical generated on the surface of photocatalyst quantum dots (QDs). The C?S bond formation does not require external oxidants and radical initiators, and hydrogen (H2) is produced as byproduct. When vinylic C(sp2)?H was used instead of allylic C(sp3)?H bond, the radical-radical cross-coupling of C(sp2)?H and S?H was achieved with liberation of H2. Such a unique transformation opens up a door toward direct C?H and S?H coupling for valuable organosulfur chemistry.

Nickel-Catalyzed Inter- and Intramolecular Aryl Thioether Metathesis by Reversible Arylation

A nickel-catalyzed aryl thioether metathesis has been developed to access high-value thioethers. 1,2-Bis(dicyclohexylphosphino)ethane (dcype) is essential to promote this highly functional-group-tolerant reaction. Furthermore, synthetically challenging macrocycles could be obtained in good yield in an unusual example of ring-closing metathesis that does not involve alkene bonds. In-depth organometallic studies support a reversible Ni0/NiII pathway to product formation. Overall, this work not only provides a more sustainable alternative to previous catalytic systems based on Pd, but also presents new applications and mechanistic information that are highly relevant to the further development and application of unusual single-bond metathesis reactions.

Method for preparing thioether from unsaturated olefin without catalysis of transition metal

The invention relates to a synthetic method for preparing thioether by a reaction of unsaturated olefin and thiophenol without catalysis of transition metal. The synthetic method comprises the following steps: adding an unsaturated olefin substrate and a thiophenol substrate into a reaction tube, then adding a catalytic amount of tripentafluorophenyl boron, and carrying out a reaction at 30-80 DEGC for 1-24 hours so as to obtain a thioether compound. Main innovation points of the invention are as follows: the thioether compound can be efficiently prepared without using of a transition metal catalyst, so heavy metal pollution is avoided. The method provided by the invention has the advantages of greenness, no solvent, simple and convenient operation, mild conditions, rapid reaction, good substrate universality, high reaction yield and selectivity and the like.

Copper-Catalyzed Three-Component Coupling Reaction of Aryl Iodides, a Disilathiane, and Alkyl Benzoates Leading to a One-Pot Synthesis of Alkyl Aryl Sulfides

A copper-catalyzed three-component coupling reaction of aryl iodides, hexamethyldisilathiane and alkyl benzoates leading to alkyl aryl sulfides has been demonstrated. A disilathiane acted as both a sulfur source and a promoter of the sulfidation, and the alkyl moiety of the alkyl benzoate was effectively introduced on one side of the sulfide. Moreover, we found that the protocol can be expanded to the preparation of ethyl phenyl selenide with diphenyl diselenide.

Zinc-Catalyzed Synthesis of Dithioacetals through Double Hydrosulfenylation of Alkynes by Thiols

Zinc-catalyzed hydrosulfenylation of alkenes can be performed in various solvents, and the corresponding products are obtained regioselectively. Dihydrosulfenylation of alkynes with thiols can also be achieved by using a zinc catalyst, and the reaction is preferentially promoted over monohydrosulfenylation. The reaction can also give dithioacetals regioselectively in excellent yields.

Hydrothiolation of Alkenes and Alkynes Catalyzed by 3,4-Dimethyl-5-vinylthiazolium iodide and Poly(3,4-dimethyl-5-vinylthiazolium) iodide

The highly selective anti-Markovnikov addition of thiols to unactivated alkenes and alkynes was demonstrated by using 3,4-dimethyl-5-vinylthiazolium iodide or its polymer, poly(3,4-dimethyl-5-vinylthiazolium) iodide, as a complementary catalyst. The reaction proceeded cleanly under base-free conditions in air with both aromatic and aliphatic thiols. The polymer catalyst showed a high turnover number (≈5800) and could be reused up to four times without any loss of catalytic activity. DFT calculations supported stabilization of the thiyl radical intermediate by the thiazolium cation, which resulted in reaction of the radical with unsaturated C?C bonds.

Amberlyst-15: An efficient heterogeneous reusable catalyst for selective anti-Markovnikov addition of thiols to alkenes/alkynes and for thiolysis of epoxides

The anti-Markovnikov addition of thiols to alkenes/alkynes and thiolysis of epoxides is described using Amberlyst-15 as a selective, commercially available, inexpensive and reusable catalyst. The products like diorganyl sulphides, β-hydroxy sulphides and phenyl(styryl)sulfanes were obtained in good to excellent yields in short reaction time and with high regio-selectivity. The catalyst was reused up to five consecutive recycles without any loss in its catalytic activity. The developed methodology is a metal free protocol for C-S bond formation reaction with high atom economy.

Solvent-free anti-markovnikov addition of thiols to alkenes using anhydrous cerium(III) chloride as catalyst

The anti-Markovnikov addition of thiols to alkenes using CeCl3 as catalyst is described. The products were obtained in good to excellent yields. The reaction occurred under solvent-free conditions at room temperature.