Abstract
Thiol additions to conjugated olefins were catalyzed by Ph3 PAuBF4 with excellent yields at room temperature. A variety of functionalized thiols, with both electron-donating and electron-withdrawing substituents, are compatible with this system. Hydrothiolations of 1,3-cyclohexadiene were also achieved in similar yields at 50 °C.
Key words
gold - homogeneous catalysis - hydrothiolation - conjugated olefin
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