Electrochemical synthesis of methyl sulfoxides from thiophenols/thiols and dimethyl sulfoxide?

Green Chemistry Pub Date: 2018-02-15 DOI: 10.1039/C7GC03864J

Abstract

A new route for a one-pot synthesis of methyl sulfoxides from thiophenols/thiols and dimethyl sulfoxide using an electrochemical technique was developed. This protocol proceeded smoothly by employing electrons and hydrogen peroxide as clean oxidants, and a wide range of aromatic and aliphatic sulfoxides were synthesized in moderate to good yields.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical synthesis of methyl sulfoxides from thiophenols/thiols and dimethyl sulfoxide
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