Application of hydrazone ligands in Chan−Lam coupling of arylboronic acids and thiols

A Cu/hydrazone catalysis has been applied in the oxidative coupling of arylboronic acids and aromatic thiols for the synthesis of asymmetric diaryl sulfides. The reaction features mild conditions and readily available hydrazone ligand. It works for a wide range of arylboronic acids and thiols with good to excellent yields, exhibiting great potential of such hydrazone ligands in organic synthesis.