Visible-light promoted dithioacetalization of aldehydes with thiols under aerobic and photocatalyst-free conditions

Abstract

A novel photocatalyst-free visible-light-mediated dithioacetalization of aldehydes and thiols has been developed. This protocol is operationally simple, mild and atom-economical, which provides an environmental benign access to dithioacetals at room temperature under aerobic conditions.