Borane-catalysed S–H insertion reaction of thiophenols and thiols with α-aryl-α-diazoesters

• Published in: Green synthesis and catalysis Vol. 2; no. 4; pp. 385 - 388
• Main Authors: Dong, Kexin, Liu, Xun-Shen, Wei, Xiaoyan, Zhao, Yuting, Liu, Lu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2021; KeAi Communications Co. Ltd
• Subjects: Borane-catalysed; C–S bond Formation; Diazoester; S–H insertion; Thiols; Thiophenols; Thiophenols; Thiols; S–H insertion; Borane-catalysed; Diazoester; C–S bond Formation
• ISSN: 2666-5549; 2666-5549
• DOI: 10.1016/j.gresc.2021.10.001

Herein, we have developed a novel B(C6F5)3-catalysed S–H bond insertion of thiophenols and thiols with α-aryl-α-diazoesters under mild conditions, furnishing various sulfides in moderate to excellent yield. This method features simple operation, mild conditions, broad substrate scope and easy scale-up, which provide an alternative approach for transition-metal catalysed reaction. Herein, we have developed a novel B(C6F5)3-catalysed S–H bond insertion of thiophenols and thiols with α-aryl-α-diazoesters under mild condition, furnishing various sulfides in moderate to excellent yield. This method features simple operation, mild conditions, broad substrate scope and easy scale-up, which provide alternative approach for transition-metal catalysed reaction. [Display omitted]