Synthesis 2022; 54(23): 5139-5167
DOI: 10.1055/a-1914-1231
review

Recent Metal-Catalyzed Methods for Thioether Synthesis

Valentin J. Geiger
,
Regina M. Oechsner
,
Paul H. Gehrtz
,


Dedicated to Prof. Dr. Štefan Toma on the occasion of his 85th birthday

Abstract

This review summarizes the more recent methods (since 2015) for the synthesis of thioethers using homogeneous metals as catalysts. The thioether moiety can be found in numerous compounds for pharmaceutical, agricultural, or material applications and it is therefore important to develop new, efficient methods for their synthesis. The recent efforts in this field focus on the use of non-precious metal catalysts, as well as on the development of new bond-forming processes.

1 Introduction

2 Cross-Couplings

3 C–H Activation

4 Hydrothiolation

5 Carbothiolation

6 Miscellaneous

7 Conclusion



Publication History

Received: 23 June 2022

Accepted after revision: 01 August 2022

Accepted Manuscript online:
01 August 2022

Article published online:
29 August 2022

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