Electrochemical Direct Synthesis of <i>N</i>-Sulfenylimines from Amines in the Presence of Thiophenols
Maidina Shalamu, Naibijiang Saimi, Shiwei Luo, Mailikezhati Maihemuti, Abulikemu Abudu Rexit
Abstract
N -Sulfenylimines are important molecules owing to their value in organic synthesis. Herein, we developed an electrochemical oxidative cross-coupling reaction between amines and thiols to synthesize N -sulfenylimines without a transition-metal catalyst and external oxidant. Various amines and thiols were compatible, generating the desired products in up to 86% yield.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrochemistryChemistryCombinatorial chemistryNanotechnologyMaterials scienceElectrodePhysical chemistrySulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesRadical Photochemical ReactionsSynthesis and Catalytic Reactions