Zinc-Catalyzed Synthesis of Dithioacetals through Double Hydrosulfenylation of Alkynes by Thiols

Abstract

Zinc-catalyzed hydrosulfenylation of alkenes can be performed in various solvents, and the corresponding products are obtained regioselectively. Dihydrosulfenylation of alkynes with thiols can also be achieved by using a zinc catalyst, and the reaction is preferentially promoted over monohydrosulfenylation. The reaction can also give dithioacetals regioselectively in excellent yields.