An overview of some reactions of thianthrene cation radical. Products and mechanisms of their formation

A comprehensive review of recent chemistry of thianthrene cation radical is presented. Particularly, products and mechanisms of their formation from reactions with azo compounds, hydrazones, oximes, sulfonamides, alcohols, phenols, alkenes, alkynes and organometallics are discussed. Also, reactions of 5-(substituted)thianthrenium salts are reviewed.