Synthesis of Aminomethyl Arylsulfides via Novel Synthetic Auxiliary Benzotriazole Promoted by Samarium Diiodide

Aminomethyl arylsulfides are synthesized through nucleophilic substitution of a benzotriazolate anion by thiolates promoted by samarium diiodide.

Synthesis of α-Selenoesters and α-Thiolesters via Sm/SbCl_3 System in Aqueous Media

α-Selenoesters and α-thiolesters are synthesized via reactions of α-bromoesters with diselenides and disulfides promoted by Sm/SbCl3 system in aqueous media in moderate to good yields.