Synthesis of aminoarenethiolato-copper(I) complexes

Abstract

Copper(I)-mediated reactions have recently become the choice for large industrial scale applications, since copper is environmentally friendly and cheaper than other transition metals already explored. However, most organocopper compounds still present several limitations including the sensitivity towards moisture and air, the low solubility in organic solvents and the thermal instability. Many studies were performed trying to improve the activity and selectivity of copper-catalyzed reactions.