Recent Progress on Synthesis of Sulfur Compounds by Sodium Sulfinates

Abstract

Sodium sulfinates (RSO 2 Na) is a kind of reagents with stable properties, simple synthesis and low price, which has been widely used in the field of organic synthesis chemistry. The recent progress (20142018) on synthesis of sulfur compounds by sodium sulfinates is summarized. In addition, the organic reactions on the building of S-X ( S-S, S-N and S-P bond) and other types of reactions are described respectively, with their scope of substrates and reaction mechanism. It is hoped that this review can be referred to the future application in organic synthesis of sodium sulfinates.