Nano copper oxide catalyzed synthesis of symmetrical diaryl sulfides under ligand free conditions
2011 ◽
Vol 7
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pp. 886-891
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Keyword(s):
Potassium thiocyanate acts as an efficient sulfur surrogate in C–S cross-coupling reactions mediated by recyclable copper oxide nanoparticles under ligand free conditions. This protocol avoids foul smelling thiols, for the synthesis of a variety of symmetrical diaryl sulfides, via the cross-coupling of different aryl halides with potassium thiocyanate, affording corresponding products in moderate to excellent yields.