Reductive Thiolation of Aromatic Ketones and Aldehyde with Sulfur, Carbon Monoxide and Water Leading to Thiols

Abstract

The reductive thiolation of aromatic ketones and aldehyde has been investigated. Hydrogen sulfide, generated in situ from elemental sulfur, carbon monoxide, and water, reacted with various aromatic ketones and aldehyde to give the corresponding thiols in moderate to good yields.