Palladium-Catalyzed C–S Coupling: Access to Thioethers, Benzo[<i>b</i>]thiophenes, and Thieno[3,2-<i>b</i>]thiophenes

Abstract

The first C-S bond formation/cross-coupling/cyclization domino reaction using thiourea as a cheap and easy to handle dihydrosulfide surrogate has been developed. Structurally important biarylthioether, benzo[b]thiophenes, and thieno[3,2-b]thiophene scaffolds are provided in high yield.