A simple and efficient oxidative coupling of aromatic alkynes with elemental sulphur and secondary amines has been reported. The iodine/DMSO system easily promoted the transformations to access thioglyoxamides via C–S, C–O, and C–N bond formations. In this context, acetylenic C–H bond oxidation has occurred through iodination leading to the desired products. Moreover, the metal-free, one-pot protocol is accomplished by using readily available starting materials, without external oxidants, and under aerobic conditions, providing a variety of α-ketothioamide compounds in moderate to good yields.

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