Cs2CO3-Promoted Hydrothiolation of Alkynes with Aryl Thioureas: Stereoselective Synthesis of (Z)-Vinyl Sulfides

J Org Chem. 2021 Jun 18;86(12):8457-8464. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c00309. Epub 2021 Jun 8.

Abstract

A metal-free Cs2CO3-promoted hydrothiolation of alkynes with aryl thioureas for stereoselective synthesis of (Z)-vinyl sulfides has been reported. Vinyl thioethers were obtained without a metal catalyst in good yields via anti-Markovnikov and cis addition. The protocol features a broad substrate scope of the starting materials, high atom economy, good yields, and exclusive stereoselectivity, showing potential synthetic value for the synthesis of a diversity of (Z)-vinyl thioethers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes*
  • Catalysis
  • Sulfides
  • Thiourea*

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Sulfides
  • ethylene sulfide
  • Thiourea