Oxidation of disulfides by 4-electron transfer to O2: A Ru(bpy)32+-catalyzed photo-oxidation system for selective formation of polythioethers

Kimihisa Yamamoto, Kenichi Oyaizu, Shintaro Kobayashi, Eishun Tsuchida*

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Abstract

Tris(2,2′-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) chloride catalyzed the photo-oxidative polymerization of diaryl disulfides by O2, by which poly(thioarylene)s were efficiently produced. The polymerization proceeded through the electrophilic reaction of the sulfonium cation which was produced selectively by the photo-redox system.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)407-408
Number of pages2
JournalPhosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and Related Elements
Volume120-121
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1997

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry

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