The thiolation of pentafluorobenzene with disulfides by C–H, C–F bond activation and C–S bond formation

Abstract

A metal-free thiolation reaction between pentafluorobenzene and disulfides by C–H, C–F bond activation and C–S bond formation is reported. Bisthiolated tetrafluorobenzene derivatives would be prepared in moderate to good yields from pentafluorobenzene and disulfides under mild conditions. A possible mechanism for the reaction was given.