Electrochemically driven metal-free synthesis of benzylic thioethers <i>via</i> C–S cross-coupling
Ming-Qiu-Hao Fu, Yan‐Hong He, Zhi Guan
Abstract
An electrochemically driven C–S radical–radical cross-coupling reaction between benzyl halides and disulfides for the synthesis of benzylic thioethers has been developed under environmentally friendly and mild conditions.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCoupling (piping)MetalCoupling reactionCombinatorial chemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryMetallurgyCatalysisMaterials scienceSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization Methods