Efficient CuO‐Nanoparticle‐Catalyzed CS Cross‐Coupling of Thiols with Iodobenzene

Abstract

Cheap but good: Readily available CuO nanoparticles are not only less expensive than other catalysts used for the CS cross-coupling of thiols with aryl halides, but they are also effective at a moderate temperature and low concentration. The title reaction proceeds with a variety of alkyl and aryl thiols to give the corresponding sulfides in high yields (see scheme). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z701282_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.