Visible-Light-Triggered Sulfonylation/Aryl Migration/Desulfonylation and C-S/Se Bond Formation Reaction: 1,2,4-Trifunctionalization of Butenyl Benzothiazole Sulfone with Thiosulfonate/Selenosulfonates

A visible-light-triggered radical cascade sulfonylation/aryl migration/desulfonylation and C-S/Se bond formation reaction of butenyl benzothiazole sulfone with thiosulfonates or selenosulfonates is developed. This study affords the 1,2,4-trifunctionalization of butenyl benzothiazole sulfone derivatives under mild conditions.

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This study presents a visible-light-triggered radical cascade reaction for the trifunctionalization of butenyl benzothiazole sulfone derivatives under mild conditions.