DDQ-mediated synthesis of functionalized unsymmetrical disulfanes

Abstract

We developed a simple and efficient method for the synthesis of functionalized unsymmetrical disulfanes under mild conditions in good yields. The designed method is based on the reaction of bis(5,5-dimethyl-2-thioxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinan-2-yl)disulfane with thiols in the presence of 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone (DDQ). The developed method allows the preparation of unsymmetrical disulfanes bearing additional hydroxy, carboxy, or amino functionalities.