Synthesis of disulfides and diselenides by copper-catalyzed coupling reactions in water†
Zhengkai Li,Fang Ke,Hang Deng,Hualong Xu,Haifeng Xiang
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry Pub Date : 03/20/2013 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C3OB40464A
Abstract

A simple and efficient protocol for copper-catalyzed coupling reactions between aryl halides and elemental sulfur or selenium has been developed. A variety of disulfides and diselenides can be obtained in moderate to excellent yields up to 96%.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of disulfides and diselenides by copper-catalyzed coupling reactions in water