1,n-Thiosulfonylation using thiosulfonates as dual functional reagents

In recent years, the direct introduction of sulfonyl and sulfenyl groups into unsaturated substrates by using thiosulfonates as unique dual functional reagents has inarguably provided chemists a new platform for the diverse synthesis of important S-containing derivatives. These 1,n-thiosulfonylation reactions usually feature simple procedures, 100% atom economy, and high regioselectivity. This review focuses on the recent advancements in the transformations of thiosulfonates through 1,n-thiosulfonylation involving the formation of two distinct C-S bonds under transition-metal-catalyzed or metal-free conditions, where thiosulfonates act as both a sulfonyl and a sulfenyl component.