Synthesis 2026; 58(02): 187-194
DOI: 10.1055/a-2721-6900
Paper
Published as part of the Special Topic Dedicated to Prof. Paul Knochel

Synthesis of Dibenzothiophenes via a Deglucosylative C−H Thiolation of Biarylthioglycosides

Authors

  • Maha Fatthalla

    1   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt (Ringgold ID: RIN68900)
    2   Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS, Orsay, France
  • Oumayma Ben Jaballah

    3   Laboratory of Selective Organic and Heterocyclic Synthesis-Biological Activity Evaluation, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia (Ringgold ID: RIN37964)
    4   Laboratoire de Synthèse Organique, Ecole Polytechnique, CNRS, ENSTA, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France (Ringgold ID: RIN52830)
  • Mohamed Lotfi Efrit

    3   Laboratory of Selective Organic and Heterocyclic Synthesis-Biological Activity Evaluation, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia (Ringgold ID: RIN37964)
  • Samir Messaoudi

    4   Laboratoire de Synthèse Organique, Ecole Polytechnique, CNRS, ENSTA, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France (Ringgold ID: RIN52830)


Graphical Abstract

Dedication

In honor of Professor Paul Knochel’s 70th birthday.

Abstract

The synthesis of dibenzothiophene derivatives through a deglucosylative C-H thiolation reaction is reported. This methodology enables products to be obtained in good yields under relatively mild operating conditions.



Publication History

Received: 23 July 2025

Accepted after revision: 13 October 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
13 October 2025

Article published online:
13 November 2025

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