Recent Advances in the Electrochemical Synthesis of Organosulfur Compounds

Organosulfur compounds are being widely used in medicinal chemistry, as well as in organic transformations and in synthetic applications. Because of their interest in many areas, the development of sustainable and green synthetic methods to access various organosulfur compounds has a high influence on the chemistry community. Electroorganic synthesis has become a very valuable methodology for the synthesis of organosulfur compounds during the last decade. The use of electrochemical technology offers a green, sustainable and safe alternative to prepare and modify such compounds. This review summarises recent developments in the preparation of organosulfur compounds such as sulfoxides, sulfones, sulfinic esters, sulfonamides, thiosulfonates, sulfonyl fluorides and sulfoximines under electrochemical reaction conditions.

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Organosulfur compounds are widely used in medicinal chemistry and organic transformations, making the development of sustainable synthetic methods crucial in the field. Electroorganic synthesis has emerged as a valuable methodology for preparing these compounds, offering a green and safe alternative. Recent research has focused on the preparation of various organosulfur compounds under electrochemical reaction conditions, showcasing the potential of electrochemical technology in this area.