Heterogeneous copper-catalyzed C-S coupling via insertion of sulfur dioxide: A novel and regioselective approach for the synthesis of sulfur-containing compounds

A novel and regioselective protocol for C-S coupling of naphthylamines via the insertion of sulfur dioxide was developed by employing a heterogeneous copper catalyst, providing desired products in moderate to good yields. This strategy gives a powerful tool for the efficient preparation of sulfur-containing compounds. Control experiments declared that a single-electron transfer mechanism (SET) is responsible for this C-S cross coupling reaction.