Fast and Selective Oxidation of Sulfides to Sulfoxides Catalyzed by Cerium (IV) Ammonium Nitrate

Chemistry - An Asian Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jialiang Zhang, Naibei Hou, Yan Zhao, Yuwei Wang, Shuaikun Liu, Tao Zhang, Lizhen Fang
DOI: 10.1002/asia.70528
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Abstract

The fast and selective oxidation protocol using cerium ammonium nitrate (CAN) in acetonitrile (MeCN) under ambient temperature and pressure was established. The primary features of this protocol include excellent substrate adaptability, gram-scale preparation with high productivity, and fast and selective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides. The mechanism of this reaction was demonstrated to involve a radical process. This protocol provides a fast and straightforward method for the oxidation of sulfides.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Oxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions Chemical Synthesis and Reactions Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemistry - An Asian Journal
Volume
21
Issue
1
Pages
e70528–e70528
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN