Thioethers synthesized via visible-light-mediated sulfonylation of enaminones with sulfur powder, By Mohammad Reza Mohammadizadeh

Research

Title	Thioethers synthesized via visible-light-mediated sulfonylation of enaminones with sulfur powder
Type	Article
Keywords	Sulfur Enaminones Visible-light THPP/Cu2O Photocatalysis
Journal	JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
DOI	10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116503
Researchers	kimia keshvarz (First researcher) , Najmeh Nowrouzi (Second researcher) , Mohammad Reza Mohammadizadeh (Third researcher) , Jan Janczak (Fourth researcher)

Abstract

A novel approach for the synthesis of thioethers has been developed, utilizing elemental sulfur (S8) as the sulfur source under visible-light irradiation. The reaction proceeds efficiently under ambient conditions, with THPP/ Cu2O serving as the photocatalyst and visible light as the energy source in the presence of air. This method offers an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and practical strategy, delivering the desired products in good to excellent yields.