Sulfur-containing scaffolds originating from small alkyl fragments play a crucial role in various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials, but their synthesis presents significant challenges. Herein, the authors report the photocatalytic conversion of C(sp3)–H bonds originating from lightweight alkanes into alkyl sulfinates, employing SO2.
- Dmitrii Nagornîi
- Fabian Raymenants
- Timothy Noël