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Simple and efficient oxidative transformation of thiols to disulfides using Cu(NO3)2·3H2O in H2O/AcOEt

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A simple and efficient methodology is described for the preparation of symmetric disulfides from corresponding thiols in the presence of Cu(NO3)2 and in H2O/AcOEt (1:2). This process is environmentally friendly and economical because it does not use toxic or expensive reagents.

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We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Ilam University Research Council.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Ilam University, P.O. Box 69315-516, Ilam, Iran

    Mohammad Soleiman-Beigi & Zahra Taherinia

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Soleiman-Beigi, M., Taherinia, Z. Simple and efficient oxidative transformation of thiols to disulfides using Cu(NO3)2·3H2O in H2O/AcOEt. Monatsh Chem 145, 1151–1154 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-014-1178-9

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