Metal-free and site-selective α-C(sp 3 )–H oxidation of thioethers to access thioester derivatives

New Journal of Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Dan Yuan, Yong Huang, Yongli He, Xiaoqiang Sun, Chunjian Qi, Zheng-Yi Li, Ke Yang
DOI: 10.1039/d5nj05010c
Cited by: 2
References: 39

Abstract

A metal-free, NCS-mediated molecular editing strategy has been developed for the site-selective α-C(sp 3 )–H oxidation of thioethers, enabling their conversion into thioester derivatives with water serving as the oxygen source.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques Oxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
New Journal of Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
50
Issue
7
Pages
3418–3423
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN