Manganese-catalyzed cross-coupling of thiols with aryl iodides

Chem Asian J. 2013 May;8(5):1029-34. doi: 10.1002/asia.201300045. Epub 2013 Mar 6.

Abstract

A manganese-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of thiols with aryl iodides, furnishing aryl thioethers in good to excellent yields has been reported; the system shows good functional group tolerance and enables the sterically demanding aryl iodides to couple with thiols.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Hydrocarbons, Iodinated / chemistry*
  • Manganese / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Hydrocarbons, Iodinated
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • Manganese