Simple method for the preparation of symmetrical alkyl and aryl Disulfides with alkyl sulfonyl halides in nitrogenous base

In the present study, the reaction of thiols with alkyl sulfonyl halides was carried out in a nitrogenous base to compare the reactivity of -SH with that of -OH, which, however, led to the formation of disulfides. The reaction achieved as a result offers the use of an inexpensive reagent, quantitative yields of the product, and simplicity for the formation of the S-S bond.