Synthesis of sulfides via reaction of aryl/alkyl halides with S₈ as a sulfur-transfer reagent catalyzed by Fe₃O₄-magnetic-nanoparticles-supported L-Histidine-Ni(II)

ABSTRACT

One-pot synthesis of symmetrical diaryl/alkyl sulfides in high yields from the reaction between aryl/alkyl halides and S₈ can be carried out in a short period, using Fe₃O₄@SiO₂@His@Ni(II) as a reusable catalyst. The present approach offers the advantages of a clean reaction, simple methodology and high efficiency, and avoids the use of a toxic catalyst.

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KEYWORDS:

• Fe₃O₄@SiO₂@His@Ni(II)
• symmetrical sulfides
• reusable
• magnetic nanoparticles
• sulfur-transfer reagent

Acknowledgements

The authors thankfully acknowledge Ilam University, Ilam, Iran, for financial support of this research project.

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