Cs2CO3-promoted methylene insertion into disulfide bonds using acetone as a methylene source†
Guodian Yu,Xiaofeng Wang,Yulin Huang,Yan Yan,Yanping Huo
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry Pub Date : 05/16/2018 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C8OB00877A
Abstract

An efficient halogen-free Cs2CO3-promoted methylene insertion into disulfide bonds has been achieved using acetone as a methylene source under mild conditions. This method provides a convenient and practical route to dithioacetals in up to 96% yield with good functional group compatibility.

Graphical abstract: Cs2CO3-promoted methylene insertion into disulfide bonds using acetone as a methylene source