Visible-light-promoted C(sp3)–H thiolation of aliphatic ethers with thiosulfonates†
Abstract
A visible-light-promoted direct thiolation of α-C(sp3)–H in ethers with thiosulfonates was developed for the preparation of α-arylthioethers using easily availably Na2-eosin Y and TBHP as a photocatalyst and oxidant. This reaction occurred smoothly under the irradiation of 5 W blue light at room temperature and generated the corresponding products in good to excellent yields.
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