Electrochemical Trifluoromethylation of Thiophenols with Sodium Trifluoromethanesulfinate

J Org Chem. 2021 Nov 19;86(22):16114-16120. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c02659. Epub 2021 Jan 8.

Abstract

We developed an electrochemical trifluoromethylation of thiophenols without the use of metal catalysts and oxidants. This reaction features mild reaction conditions, readily available substrate, as well as moderate to good yields. In addition, this protocol can be easily scaled up with moderate efficiency.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated*
  • Mesylates*
  • Phenols
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds

Substances

  • Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated
  • Mesylates
  • Phenols
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • sodium trifluoromethanesulfinate
  • thiophenol