Synthesis 2022; 54(07): 1695-1707
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1719864
short review

DABSO – A Reagent to Revolutionize Organosulfur Chemistry

Jonathan A. Andrews
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J.A.A. is grateful to the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Centre for Doctoral Training in Synthesis for Biology and Medicine (EP/L015838/1) for a studentship, generously supported by AstraZeneca, Diamond Light Source, the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory, Evotec, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer, Syngenta, Takeda, UCB and Vertex.


Abstract

The introduction of easy-to-handle SO2 surrogates has transformed the field of sulfur chemistry, enabling methodologies utilizing SO2 to be carried out without specialized apparatus, and paving the way for the development of new procedures. This review highlights some of the varied and significant developments associated with one of the most prominent SO2 surrogates: DABSO.

1 Introduction

2 DABSO

3 Reactions with Nucleophilic Reagents

4 Metal-Catalyzed Reactions

4.1 Palladium-Catalyzed Reactions

4.2 Other Transition-Metal Catalysis

5 Radical Reactions

5.1 Aryldiazonium Salts

5.2 Other Aryl Radical Precursors

5.3 Alkyl Radical Precursors

6 Conclusion



Publication History

Received: 01 November 2021

Accepted after revision: 24 November 2021

Article published online:
20 January 2022

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