Direct conversion of sulfinamides to thiosulfonates without the use of additional redox agents under metal-free conditions.

ABSTRACT

Direct conversion of sulfinamides to thiosulfonates is described. Without the use of additional redox agents, the reaction proceeds smoothly in the presence of TFA under metal-free conditions. This protocol possesses many advantages such as odourless and stable starting materials, broad substrate scope, selective synthesis, and mild reaction conditions.