Water oxidation by Brønsted acid-catalyzed<i>in situ</i>generated thiol cation: dual function of the acid catalyst leading to transition metal-free substitution and addition reactions of S–S bonds
Xiantao Ma, Yingying Zhu, Jing Yu, Ran Yan, Xiaoni Xie, Lijun Huang, Qi Wang, Xue‐Ping Chang, Qing Xu
Abstract
An unprecedented water oxidation reaction by a small organic molecule is observed for the first time. This led to the facile synthesis of thioethers via Brønsted acid-catalyzed reactions of alcohols, alkenes, and alkynes with advantageous disulfides.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCatalysisBrønsted–Lowry acid–base theoryTransition metalThiolDual roleIn situOrganic chemistryPolymer chemistryCombinatorial chemistryPhotochemistrySulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesChemical Synthesis and ReactionsAsymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis