Organophotoredox-Catalyzed Formation of Alkyl–Aryl and −Alkyl C–S/Se Bonds from Coupling of Redox-Active Esters with Thio/Selenosulfonates

• DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c03624
• Publication Date: 2020-12-10T23:02:18Z
• Authors: Yue Dong; Peng Ji; Yueteng Zhang; Changqing Wang; Xiang Meng; Wei Wang
• Keywords: Thio-; Functional group; Coupling reaction

A mild organophotoredox synthetic protocol for forming a Csp3–S/Se bond by reacting widespread redox-active esters with thio/selenosulfonates has been developed. The power of the manifold is fueled an unprecedented broad substrate scope and wide functional group tolerance.