Abstract
The addition reactions of diaryl disulfides (ArSSAr) to alkenes and alkynes were achieved with a catalytic amount of an arylbis(arylthio)sulfonium ion (ArS(ArSSAr)+), which was generated and accumulated by low-temperature electrolysis of ArSSAr, to give the corresponding diarylthiolated products. The electrolysis of a mixture of ArSSAr and an alkene with a catalytic amount of electricity was also effective to drive the reactions. A cation chain mechanism mediated by ArS(ArSSAr)+ as a chain carrier is suggested.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 325-329 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2013 |
Keywords
- Cations
- Electrochemistry
- Oxidation
- Reactive intermediates
- Sulfur
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry