Metal-free thioesterification of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes with thiols
Małgorzata Bołt, Kamil Hanek, Patrycja Żak
Abstract
For the first time, the synthesis of thioesters starting from enals and thiols has been performed in the presence of a bulky N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) as a catalyst.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryOrganic chemistryMetalN-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic ChemistrySulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesCatalytic C–H Functionalization Methods