Visible‐Light‐Induced Synthesis of Thioethers through Three‐Component Reactions of α‐Diazoesters, Thiols, and Cyclic Ethers

Abstract

AbstractThioethers are important sulfur‐containing compounds that have widespread application in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry and materials science. Herein, a visible‐light‐mediated three‐component reaction of α‐diazoester, thiol, and cyclic ether leading to thioether has been developed at room temperature. Through this methodology, a variety of three‐component coupling products with the introduction of the ring‐opening of ether could be efficiently assembled under photocatalyst‐ and additive‐free conditions.