Copper-Catalyzed Synthesis of S-Aryl Dithiocarbamates from Tetraalkylthiuram Disulfides and Aryl Iodides in Water

Abstract

An efficient approach for the copper-catalyzed synthesis of aryl dithiocarbamates from aryl iodides and tetraalkylthiuram disulfides in water is described. Without additional ligand and organic solvent, the coupling reaction could provide a series of S-aryl dithiocarbamates in moderate to good yields.