Synlett 2018; 29(15): 2056-2060
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1610655
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Ligand-Free CuI-Catalyzed Chemoselective S-Arylation of 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole with Aryl Iodides

Bryan Yong-Hao Tan
,
Yong-Chua Teo*
Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore 637616, Singapore   eMail: yongchua.teo@nie.edu.sg
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We would like to thank Nanyang Technological University (RP 5/13 TYC) for funding this work.
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Received: 25. April 2018

Accepted after revision: 16. Juli 2018

Publikationsdatum:
27. August 2018 (online)


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Abstract

A practical and efficient strategy for the chemoselective C–S cross-coupling of 2-mercaptobenzimidazole derivatives with a range of substituted aryl iodides is described. Under the optimized conditions of 5 mol% CuI and 100 °C, a variety of S-arylated products were obtained in good to excellent yields (up to 92 %) without the need for assisting ligands.

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