Nickel Phosphite/Phosphine-Catalyzed C-S Cross-Coupling of Aryl Chlorides and Thiols

Org Lett. 2018 Jan 5;20(1):208-211. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b03560. Epub 2017 Dec 19.

Abstract

A method for the coupling of aryl chlorides and thiophenols using an air-stable nickel(0) catalyst is described. This thioetherification procedure can be effectively applied to a range of electronically diverse aryl/heteroaryl chlorides without more expensive metal catalysts such as palladium, iridium, or ruthenium. This investigation also illustrates both, a variety of thiol coupling partners and, in certain cases, the use of Cs2CO3.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't