Synlett 2025; 36(18): 2980-2989
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775431
Account

The Versatility of Nickel: Advances in C–S Bond Formation

Autoren

  • Hasan Muhammad

    College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. of China
  • Shun-Yi Wang

    College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. of China

We are grateful to the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21971174), PAPD, Cyrus Tang (Zhongying) Scholar, the Jiangsu Qing-Lan Project for Young and Middle-Aged Academic Leaders (2023) andSoochow University for financial support.


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Abstract

Nickel-catalyzed carbon–sulfur (C–S) bond formation is a key process in organic synthesis, being widely applied in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. This account summarizes recent advances in Ni-catalyzed C–S bond construction, covering key factors such as ligand choice, solvent, and temperature, which affect yield and selectivity. Case studies illustrate the scope of the methods in producing complex molecules. Remaining challenges include broadening the substrate scope and enhancing the selectivity for the formation of asymmetric C–S bonds. This account concludes with future directions, emphasizing the need for more efficient catalysts to expand the role of nickel in synthetic chemistry.



Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 11. November 2024

Angenommen nach Revision: 09. Dezember 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
02. September 2025

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